Gallery Sales Associate

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Federation of Canadian Artists Full time

Gallery Sales Assistant, Full time

9 AM - 5.30 PM, Monday - Friday with some evenings

Location: Federation Gallery, 1241 Cartwright Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B7

Remuneration: $19 - $22 per hour depending on experience

**The Federation of Canadian Artists **- is a non profit visual arts organization founded in 1941 by members of the Group of Seven. Today with over 2,900 members, we exist to support emerging and established artists throughout Canada. From our permanent gallery location on Granville Island, we host between 18-20 exhibitions annually which are free for the public to enjoy.

We assist artists in their career development through the provision of exhibition, sale, networking and educational opportunities across a variety of platforms and at various locations.

This opportunity is a chance for you to combine a passion for art with a skill for sales. The Federation of Canadian Artists is looking for a dynamic and motivated Gallery Sales Assistant to join our team.

The desired applicant will have experience working in a gallery, museum, non-profit or retail environment. They are expected to be the first point of contact for the gallery and an advocate for the Federation. Desirable applicants will be personable, outgoing and feel comfortable working with a wide variety of people. In addition applicants are expected to be well organized, reliable, and flexible.

Reporting to the Gallery Manager, the role of a Gallery Sales Assistant is to assist customers in choosing pieces that work well with their current collections or help them in choosing gifts for clients, business partners or friends and family. An effective Gallery Sales Assistant will listen to the customer’s needs and advise them accordingly. Knowledge in and a passion for art is an asset, prior experience with a commercial gallery would serve you well in this role.

Communication and relationship building are integral to this role, as the incumbent will need to develop sincere and genuine connections with artists, clients and visitors alike.

**Responsibilities**:

- Welcomes visitors and informs them of current exhibitions and programs
- Connects clients with artworks and makes fine art sales
- Is responsible for start of day and end of day tasks, including cash handling
- Answers telephones, redirects calls and assists members
- Assists with the opening receptions for select exhibitions
- including promotion of event, guest list, beverage service,
- Proof reads and edits gallery literature
- Completes administrative and data entry tasks
- Manages social media accounts for the gallery
- Signs in and out artworks by member artists
- Cleans the front desk space and gallery walls
- Leads exhibition preparation and installation
- label and literature creation, exhibition layout and visitor experience
- Unpacks and packs artwork as needed for delivery or collection
- Represents the organization at art fairs and local events assisted by volunteers
- Facilitates in-gallery events like mini-residencies, artist talks and demos
- Selects artists for gallery window displays and curated collection opportunities

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Have a passion for the visual arts paired with an outgoing and friendly personality
- Have the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate good time management
- Hold valid Serving It Right certification
- Use discretion when handling and recording private information
- Take the initiative during quieter times to engage in productive tasks
- Have 2 years of customer service experience
- Be proficient in Photoshop and the Adobe Creative Suite

A second language and non profit and/or gallery experience are an asset.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-30
Expected start date: 2023-06-12

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