Gallery Attendant

3 weeks ago

Peggys Cove, Canada The Schoolhouse Full time

Job Overview

(LOOKING FOR DAYTIME & WEEKEND STAFF FOR MAY to NOVEMBER).

Located in Peggy’s Cove, NS, originally constructed as an auxiliary building to a family home, Spindrift Gallery will be transformed into a main floor art gallery for tourist and locals to enjoy. Our dedicated staff will host gallery guests, deliver services, operate facilities, and run programs that support exhibits presented in the gallery space.

Spindrift Gallery is seeking a passionate, creative, and detail-oriented person to assist with gallery programs, exhibitions, sales and other activities. Reporting to the Event Coordinator, this position will assist with:
**Required Skills/Knowledge**
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Must be comfortable engaging with diverse groups of people.
- Basic knowledge and history of the local community and popular gathering places or willingness to learn.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work as an individual and as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work any assignment, including duties not listed within the scope of this job description.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Performing all required POS transactions, both cash and credit card transactions efficiently and accurately.
- Receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming products.
- Assisting with additional programming and set-up for events.
- Supporting gallery functions such as opening and closing the gallery, sales (artwork and merchandise).
- Monitor physical surroundings in assigned area prior to and throughout day for safety, cleanliness and functionality.
- Respond quickly and courteously to patrons’ needs, questions, comments, or concerns with answers and/or action.
- Daily basic tidying and cleaning of the gallery.
- Open to shift opportunities at The Schoolhouse (sister property).

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-03
Expected start date: 2024-05-08

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