What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallery Marketing and Operations Assistant position at Southlight Gallery?
This is a great position in a relaxed, supportive learning environment ideal for college students, artists, or individuals seeking to work in the art scene.
Tuesdays- Fridays 11am -3pm Artwalk 5-8pm. 12 hours a week Artwalk once a month
Benefits include lunches, selling artwork during shows, networking opportunities.
Must have experience or willing to learn:
- Professional writing skills for artists bios
- Instagram posts, Instagram marketing and analytics, 3-5 posts a week, reels, stories, collaborations, tags etc.
- Graphic design using photoshop
- Eventbrite
- Mailerlite
- WordPress
- Square for processing payments
- Hanging artwork/ Curating
- Be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Applicants include:
- Resume
- Writing samples (proposal letter, essay, artist statement, etc.)
- Graphic Design samples (Poster designs)
Daily tasks:
Opening the gallery, maintaining and cleaning the gallery, checking emails/responding, creating content for social media, campaigns in MailerLite , checking the mail, picking up lunch, create posters and graphics for events/ promotions, cutting paper for printer, printing posters, hanging posters in local shops, help artists deliver and hang their works in the gallery, sell works to guests using square and create invoices.
Summary
As a Gallery Assistant, you will support the daily operations of the gallery, reporting directly to the Gallery Manager. Your role will involve assisting with exhibitions, managing artwork displays, and engaging with visitors to enhance their experience. Core skills in writing will be essential for creating informative materials, while your premium skills in digital design and graphic design will aid in promoting gallery events. Additionally, your relevant skills in photography and marketing will contribute to the gallery's outreach efforts, making you a vital part of our creative team.
Contact: southlightgallery@gmail.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 12 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32202 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jacksonville, FL 32202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13