Art Gallery Assistant

Art Gallery Assistant

Title:  Art Gallery Assistant 

Location: Vinings Gallery on Canton

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full time – 5 days / week, evenings and weekend required ($18 -$22)

Reports to: Senior Gallery Director 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Gallery Assistant to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our gallery, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our exhibitions, events, and marketing initiatives. If you have a passion for visual design, interior design, and photography, and are looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Summary/Objective

The Art Gallery Assistant supports and assists the Gallery Director in all gallery functions, activities, promotions, and operations.  The Art Gallery Assistant often provides the administrative services of the gallery.  

Essential Functions

·      Demonstrate company values and create a positive work environment.   

·      Ensure the gallery maintains a clean, organized presentation at all times and prepared for events. 

·      Provide the highest level of customer service.  

·      Support and assist the Gallery Director with day-to-day operations / administrative tasks. 

·      Handle all aspects of social media

·      Work closely with the Gallery Director and webmaster to ensure website is kept current. 

·      Assist in keeping technical information and current pricing up to date. 

·      Order retail supplies, manage correspondence, set up / confirm appointments and event schedules, etc. 

·      Participate and assist the Gallery Director and Sr. Sales Director as needed with special events and exhibitions.

·      Keep gallery supplied with promotional brochures, photos, and supportive collateral materials. 

·      Look to the Gallery Director for assistance, guidance, and training.  

·      Support the ownership of the gallery.   

Other Duties

Please note this job description is designed to cover a majority (but not all) of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without advance notice.

Required Education and Experience

·      High School Degree or GED

·      Previous experience working with high end retail luxury categories (i.e. fine art, jewelry, etc.) is preferred.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and remain flexible with changing priorities
• Must be able to work well under pressure and be a team player within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization and customer service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to complete tasks in an autonomous and timely manner

 Supervisory Responsibility

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment

This job works in a professional gallery environment.  

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unattended

Travel

0-5 % travel may be expected for this position

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter

outlining why you would be good fit for this position and any applicable experience pertaining

to this position. Please include “Gallery Assistant Application" in the subject line.

Vinings Gallery is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all

backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We

encourage a diverse pool of applicants to apply.