What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallery Assistant position at Grenning Gallery?
Gallery Assistant/ Art Handler
Location: Sag Harbor, NY
Job Type: Full-Time or Part Time
About Us: We are a well-established art gallery specializing in representational paintings from a renowned roster of global artists.
Responsibilities
- Art Handling: Packing and unpacking paintings for exhibitions and shipments. Frequent travel to and from our storage unit to move, store and retrieve artwork.Labelling and arranging shipments and delivery of art.(Must be able to drive and lift up to 40 pounds.)
- Data entry: logging and maintaining accurate inventory records, posting on Gallery website and 1st Dibs.
- Assisting with general gallery operations: hanging shows, lighting shows, organizing the wrapping materials, as well as the marketing materials.
- Events: Help prepare for and host Opening Receptions and other gallery functions, on and offsite.
- Marketing: Helping Gallery Manager and owner with all aspects of marketing: writing copy, laying out catalogs and ads, and invitations to events. Experience with InDesign a big plus.
- Long term: Loads of room to grow into a more integral part of the team if there are strong organizational, writing, and digital design skills.
Preferred Skills
- A self-starter with a positive and hard-working attitude
- Proven track record of good organizational skills
- Best if you have experience handling valuable and fragile inventory
- Important to have basic image editing (e.g., resizing, cropping, color adjustments).
- Writing skills: solid writing skills for communicating with clients and creating marketing material would be great but not as important as the other qualities and skills.
Schedule
- Full-time or Part Time position.
- Must be available to work weekends.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and car are required.
- Sincere interest or experience in art, art history, gallery operations, or related fields is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits: $18-$22/hour depending on level of experience. More benefits after a probationary period of 6 months.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Ability to Commute:
- Sag Harbor, NY 11963 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sag Harbor, NY 11963: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22