Commercial Gallery Assistant/Registrar
The application deadline for this opportunity has passed.
Successful candidates will:
- Hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Fine Arts and at least one year of gallery or arts-related experience.
- Have knowledge and interest in contemporary art and its various practices.
- Have a driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Be pleasant and positive and have effective verbal communication with solid writing skills.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; able to anticipate needs.
- Demonstrate integrity.
- Focused on high-quality outcomes.
- Demonstrate discretion, tact, initiative and sound judgment skills.
- Have intermediate to advanced computer skills and social media tools.
- Demonstrate formal installation knowledge.
- Be confident with the use of power tools.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Assist gallery Director and Assistant Director with all aspects of day to day gallery practices.
- Regular maintenance of gallery.
- Handling and unpacking of artwork while ensuring the safety and security of artwork at all times.
- Website maintenance.
- Handling inquiries via telephone and email.
- Performing a variety of administrative tasks.
- Gaining comprehensive knowledge of gallery artists to interact with visitors.
Position: Commercial Gallery Assistant/Registrar
Location: 730 11th Ave. SW Calgary AB T2R 0E4
Terms: 20 – 30 hours per week
Wage: Determined upon experience
Please forward cover letter, resume and references to info@newzones.com by January 4, 2019.