Gallery Associate - Entry Level

Coastal Peoples has an exciting opportunity for a Gallery Associate to join our vibrant Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver.

You will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support. The role will involve inventory record management and various tasks that are crucial to key the daily functioning of the gallery.

Our Gallery can give you the opportunity to experience Indigenous culture in an arts environment. Since 1996, Coastal Peoples Gallery has presented a world-class First Nations and Inuit collection, and has brought visitors and collectors together to experience their art and culture in a historic Gastown location.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, super organized and positive team player with an eye for detail who possesses strong tech skills.

This is a part-time position for weekends only.

If this sounds like you, then we would be delighted to have you apply.

Responsibilities:

1. Working within a team environment, you would perform key tasks to assist in the performance of the gallery, including:
2. Gallery operations and reception duties
3. Assist with web site inventory and CRM database management
4. Gallery maintenance and cleanliness
5. Assist clients at the gallery as required

Qualifications:

1. Requires a mature, dependable individual to contribute enthusiastically and take on key gallery responsibilities within an intimate team environment
2. Self-motivated, efficient multi-tasker capable of working independently and as a part of an integrated team
3. Some sales experience required
4. An interest or specific knowledge in Canadian Indigenous culture is preferred
5. Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate in English
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, etc.
7. Ability to handle delicate artwork in a professional manner
8. Experience in maintaining a website or client database is an asset
9. Part-time weekends only

How to Apply:

Please indicate on your submission where you discovered this job posting.

Please email your cover letter, resume, and references.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or gallery drop-ins please.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

Remuneration is competitive based on experience.