Alcheringa Gallery (www.alcheringa-gallery.com ) seeks a self-motivated individual with a passion for indigenous art and culture. Some knowledge of art sales and public relations is an asset. Some on-the-job training will be provided. This position is for part-time employment in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
The successful candidate will have many of these strengths:
Arts Background
- Enthusiasm for, and knowledge of indigenous arts and cultures, including those of Canada's Northwest Coast, Australia, and/or Papua New Guinea
- Exhibition experience (handling art, hanging work, exhibition change overs)
Sales Experience
- Skill at building and sustaining relationships with clients
- Experience handling cash, as well as operating POS (debit/credit) machine
Computer Skills
- Knowledge of computers (mainly MacOS)
- Good organizational skills (setting up file structures, naming structures, etc.)
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Photography
- Some knowledge of photography using a digital SLR camera, photographing artwork, using lighting, and image editing for print and digital publication (see above in computer skills)
Communications
- Strong writer and confident speaker
- Experience using and posting within social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
General
- Resilient sense of humour
- Patience, resilience with interruptions
- Ability to multi-task and keep on track with many assigned tasks
- Willingness to work overtime when project deadlines require it and during show changes
- Willingness to work some holidays and weekends, and some evenings in summer
- Good physical condition for moving and hanging heavy and awkward art objects
- General maintenance and cleaning of gallery space
DEADLINE for application is Friday, March 10th, 2017.
START DATE will be approximately Friday, March 18th, 2017.
We prefer digitally submitted applications with a pdf of your cover letter and resume sent to alcheringa@islandnet.com
If physical application must be submitted, please bring or address applications to:
Elaine Monds, Director
Alcheringa Gallery
621 Fort Street
Victoria, BC
Canada
V8W 1G1
Tel: (250) 383-8224
Email: alcheringa@islandnet.com
All applications will be considered; however, only those with whom an interview is requested will be contacted. A three-month probationary period may be requested with the offer of employment. We thank all applicants in advance.
