Art Gallery Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Gallery Assistant

Blue Sage Center for the Arts, Paonia Colorado

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is a unique non-profit that offers a creative space and venue, utilizing two historic buildings in the heart of downtown Paonia Colorado. It delivers programming for all ages and socioeconomic statuses, serving 16,000 residents and visitors annually through arts education, classes, concerts, events, gallery exhibits, venue rentals and a gift shop featuring local artists. The Blue Sage is currently seeking a Gallery Assistant to help with day-to-day operations, provide administrative and marketing support, manage our gift shop and provide information to the public.

JOB CLASSIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Part-time, non-exempt

25 hours per week.

Current Office Hours (Subject to change seasonally): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:30-4:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manage Front Desk in Gallery

· Manage and maintain inventories in Square for Gift Shop and Gallery

• Sell art, gift shop items and tickets to events

• Answer telephones, greet and answer any questions from public, gallery member artists, volunteers and guests.

• Maintain general cleanliness of gallery and Curtis Hall space.

• Provide assistance for installations and de-installations of exhibits.

• Preparing and maintaining gallery space for exhibition.

• Manage and update social media, design and submit all marketing materials (5-10 hours a week)

· Assistance for event set up as needed.

• Attend required employee staff meetings

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROJECTS:

• Gallery Assistant may be asked to monitor an opening during the day or evening, including set up and take down of chairs, tables, and other equipment. If installation occurs during a shift, the Assistant is responsible for assisting in whatever means necessary. These tasks may include: heavy lifting and moving of objects, installing hanging material, moving pedestals, patch and paint, printing and hanging wall text and labels, preparing marketing materials.

• Along with the daily duties of monitoring a gallery space the gallery assistant will have a specific project. Examples of such projects include: designing preliminary marketing and social media material, basic database upkeep, photographing the collection and exhibits, updating website.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic office skills; Creative aptitude; Good communication skills; Accuracy and timeliness in performing assigned duties/ability to meet deadlines; Detail and team oriented, yet able to work alone when necessary. A background as an artist or working in the arts is a plus.

Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, artists, the public and other employees of the organization. Editorial and proof skills a plus.

Preference for applicants with experience in:

• InDesign and Canva

• Word Press/Website

• Square Online

• Google Workspace

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, associate’s degree a plus

• Past administrative experience or tenure in an office setting a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS I WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly: Sit, Talk, and Hear Frequently.

Stand and walk. Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. Climb or balance. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision: Close vision. Ability to adjust focus. Noise: Quiet to Moderate to Loud (Gallery Reception)

Environment: Dynamic -Medium to Fast pace.

SUPERVISOR: The Gallery Assistant reports directly to the Executive Director and is considered the direct assistant to the ED. If the Director is unavailable, the Gallery Assistant reports to the President and/ or vice President of BSCA Board of Directors. All incoming and outgoing communication to the Board of Directors is primarily through the Executive Director.

Starting pay: $20/hr

To apply submit a resume and cover letter to director@bluesage.org before September 10, 2024. Feel free to contact us with questions at: 970-832-5244

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Paonia, CO 81428: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20