Commercial Gallery Assistant
Position: Commercial gallery assistant
Location: 730 11th Ave. SW
Terms: 32 hours per week
Wage: Determined upon experience
Successful candidates will:
- Hold a post-secondary degree or equivalent in visual arts, arts administration or business.
- Have extensive knowledge of and passion for Newzones, as well as local, provincial, national, and international art scenes.
- Have a Driver’s License and clean driving record.
- Have in-depth knowledge of: Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Instagram, and WordPress.
- Be positive, have effective verbal communication, and strong writing skills.
- Be a hard worker, proactive, and resourceful.
- Be open to mentorship and coaching.
- Create and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
- Contribute to a welcoming and engaging gallery experience.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, work well in team settings.
- Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; able to anticipate needs.
- Demonstrate integrity, have focus on high quality outcomes, be a self-starter and self-editor.
- Be confident with use of power tools.
- Have the ability to lift heavy objects and install/transport art.
- Demonstrate formal installation knowledge.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Assist gallery director, assistant director, and preparator with all aspects of day-to-day gallery practices.
- Oversee press and all promotional materials.
- Knowledge and experience in art handling and installation.
- Handling inquiries via telephone and email.
- Performing a variety of administrative tasks.
- Gaining comprehensive knowledge of gallery artists to interact with visitors.
- Contribute to Newzones’ digital strategy.
- Contribute to regular maintenance of gallery.
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm, and Saturday 12:00 – 4:00pm
Position Commences: April 2021
Deadline for Applications: March 28, 2021
Please email cover letter, resume, and references to info@newzones.com
Newzones thanks all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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