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Gallery & Programs Manager

Part-time, 20hrs a week

Salary Range $20,000 annually

 

About the Organization: Although we live surrounded by art, it can take someone else’s perspective through words, sound, or visual depictions, to help us more fully experience it. Art can do this. Art can inspire, lift up, create dialog, heal, and so much more. As a center for the arts, we love to support, promote, and connect artists of all ages to the community around us to do what they do best; give us perspective. We welcome the right candidate to help us in this effort to ensure the art around us is not lost but cultivated for the benefit of our region and beyond.

 

 

Position Summary:

The Center for the Arts (CFA) is looking for a dedicated and experienced Manager for our Fine Art & Craft Gallery from opening to close the following store hours plus additional time for program/class needs and scheduling.

• Store day/hours will flex with the seasons and gradually shift as the store grows, starting with 20hrs a week with potential to grow to 32hrs.

• Store open hours would start on Thurs-Fri 10-4pm, Sat 10-4pm

This individual will oversee the daily operations and sales of our gallery, manage the art consignment process from beginning to end, offer excellent customer service, manage programs in the classroom space, and order supplies as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and a passion for promoting artists and their work.

 

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the art world and contribute to the cultural landscape of our community.

 

Responsibilities

Gallery

• Curate and organize art gallery exhibit and store art/craft

• Oversee the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions

• Supervise and train gallery and classroom volunteers

• Manage the gallery's consignment software and track sales liaising with CFA bookkeeper as needed/required

 

Gallery & Classroom

• Manage daily operations of the gallery and art classroom

• Maintain relationships with artists, craftspeople, patrons and classroom teachers

• Support scheduling of events and special programs in the Gallery and the Classroom

• Ensure the gallery and classroom are clean and well-maintained

• Handle sales, classes, and customer inquiries

• Recruit artists as needed

• Work with Marketing Team for external promotions for the website, print, and social media needs

• Develop and implement in-store marketing strategies

• Facilitate contracts with artists, craftspeople and teachers

• Monitor and report on gallery performance to the Executive Director

• Ensure compliance with legal and safety regulations

• Organize and maintain the gallery and classroom inventory

• Provide excellent customer service

 

Requirements

• Experience in management or customer service preferred

• Strong knowledge of art and/or craft is ideal

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Experience with Point Of Sale (POS) or consignment software

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Strong marketing and promotional skills

• Experience with budgeting and inventory management

• Attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics

• Ability to lift and move artwork and exhibition materials

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with artists and patrons

• Knowledge of legal and safety regulations related to gallery and classroom operations

• Experience in planning and coordination of events or classes ideal

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong negotiation skills

 

 

This role is a part-time, salaried position starting at $20,000 annually with room to grow. No insurance benefits. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs and have transportation.