Gallery Manager

Responsibilities: The Gallery Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of a commercial gallery. This multifaceted role involves working with staff, artists, clients, and the community while maintaining a profitable business. The Manager collaborates closely with the owner to make major decisions related to budget, policies, and protocols.

Job Duties:

• Staff Management and Training: Supervise and train gallery staff.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative duties efficiently.
• Daily Operations: Ensure smooth day-to-day gallery operations.
• Customer Service and Sales: Provide excellent service to clients and drive sales.
• Artist Scheduling: Coordinate artist schedules, including new art introductions and interviews.
• Gallery and Outside Sales: Promote gallery offerings both within and outside the gallery space.
• Gallery Appearance and Cleanliness: Maintain a visually appealing and organized gallery.
• Art Displays and Curation: Curate art displays and exhibitions
• Vendor and Customer Relations: Foster positive relationships with vendors and clients.
• Marketing and Community Engagement: Promote the gallery through marketing efforts and community involvement.
• Social Media Management: Oversee social media presence.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of artwork inventory.
• Event Planning: Organize events such as First Friday receptions, and Artist Receptions.
• Employee Scheduling: Create and manage employee schedules.
• Staff Meetings: Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Certificates of Authenticity: Handle paperwork related to art authenticity.
• Artist Payouts: Ensure timely artist payments.
• Email List Updates: Maintain an updated email list.
• Interior Design: Contribute to the gallery’s interior design.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Personable: Approachable and friendly.
• Detail-Oriented: Attentive to specifics.
• Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with relevant software programs (Shopify, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and general computer file navigation.)
• Responsibility: Reliable and accountable.
• Promptness: Timely in all tasks.
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative.
• Motivated: Driven to succeed.
• Organized: Efficiently manages tasks.
• Genuine: Authentic and sincere.
• Good Planner: Able to plan effectively.
• Managerial Skills: Ability to lead and delegate.
• Art Knowledge: Even minimal knowledge is beneficial.
• Willingness to Learn: Open to continuous learning.
• Cleanliness: Maintains a clean and presentable environment.
• Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prompt Follow-Up: Ensures timely responses.

About Art Elements Gallery: Art Elements Gallery is dedicated to showcasing and promoting over 60 local and regional artists. We create opportunities and build relationships with our community and clients, enriching lives through art. Our gallery representatives work in an inspirational setting, surrounded by artful beauty. As a Gallery Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining a welcoming and professional gallery experience. Our core values include fostering meaningful connections between clients and artworks, supporting local artists, and maintaining a positive work environment. We take pride in being a beloved destination for local visitors, tourists, artists, and our dedicated team.

https://www.artelementsgallery.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Newberg, OR 97132: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person