GALLERY ASSISTANT - PARKS EXHIBITION CENTER
Idyllwild Arts Idyllwild Arts Idyllwild, CA Idyllwild, CA Seasonal Seasonal $17 - $22 an hour $17 - $22 an hour 5 days ago 5 days ago 5 days ago GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Gallery Assistant will report to and work with the Parks Exhibition Center (PEC) Manager, supporting all aspects of Parks Exhibition Center's summer operations onsite and online at www.
IdyllwildArtsGallery.
org.
Together, the PEC Manager and Gallery Assistant curate weekly exhibitions of artwork by faculty, guest artists and students; host receptions and artist talks; facilitate sales; and engage with the campus community and general public.
The Gallery Assistant is a self-starter, a creative and flexible problem-solver, and is essential to the summer gallery operations.
Successful candidates will be able to multitask, work both independently and with supervision, and will be comfortable interacting with a range of gallery visitors.
This role requires working occasional late evenings for special events.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES The Gallery Assistant will assist with - Inventory management, to include photographing jewelry and artwork items, writing descriptions and inputting to the gallery's point-of-sale system.
Installing weekly exhibitions of faculty and guest artist work, including art handling and unpacking, lighting and labeling.
Adjust gallery installation as items are sold or returned.
Recording and tracking sales through a point-of-sale system and spreadsheet.
Liaising with guest artists to receive and return consigned artwork.
Interactions with guests-greet all visitors, maintain a knowledge of artwork on display and assist with all inquiries to engage and process sales of work.
Clean jewelry cases daily.
Secure and lock the gallery and display cases after business hours.
Photographing exhibitions and items on display for promotional and archival purposes.
Preparing artwork for shipment, including proper packaging and delivery to campus mailroom.
Hosting and breakdown of gallery lectures, demonstrations and receptions.
Other duties as assigned by the Parks Exhibition Center Manager.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate; with at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
Excellent customer service skills, previous retail experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (e.
g.
, Gmail, Docs, Sheets) Value placed on organization and attentiveness to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
Proactive working style and able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks to meet various deadlines.
Comfortable interacting with a wide range of constituents, from artists, students, staff and the general public.
Must have the ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs, incl.
bulky and fragile items Although not necessary, basic prior experience with the following is helpful:
Handling, (un)packing and installing artwork for an exhibition setting; Planning and coordinating events; Use of power and hand tools; Digital photography for object or installation documentation; Point-of-sale systems, such as Square; Social Media posting (Facebook); Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for image editing.
DATES & PAY The Parks Exhibition Center Assistant works June 3 - August 1, 2024 with meals and housing included.
The pay ranges between $17 and $22 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Summer staff members are classfied as employees by the IRS and the State of California so federal and state taxes are withheld from all paychecks.
Inventory management, to include photographing jewelry and artwork items, writing descriptions and inputting to the gallery's point-of-sale system.
Installing weekly exhibitions of faculty and guest artist work, including art handling and unpacking, lighting and labeling.
Adjust gallery installation as items are sold or returned.
Recording and tracking sales through a point-of-sale system and spreadsheet.
Liaising with guest artists to receive and return consigned artwork.
Interactions with guests-greet all visitors, maintain a knowledge of artwork on display and assist with all inquiries to engage and process sales of work.
Clean jewelry cases daily.
Secure and lock the gallery and display cases after business hours.
Photographing exhibitions and items on display for promotional and archival purposes.
Preparing artwork for shipment, including proper packaging and delivery to campus mailroom.
Hosting and breakdown of gallery lectures, demonstrations and receptions.
Other duties as assigned by the Parks Exhibition Center Manager.
High School graduate; with at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
Excellent customer service skills, previous retail experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (e.
g.
, Gmail, Docs, Sheets) Value placed on organization and attentiveness to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
Proactive working style and able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks to meet various deadlines.
Comfortable interacting with a wide range of constituents, from artists, students, staff and the general public.
Must have the ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs, incl.
bulky and fragile items Although not necessary, basic prior experience with the following is helpful:
Handling, (un)packing and installing artwork for an exhibition setting; Planning and coordinating events; Use of power and hand tools; Digital photography for object or installation documentation; Point-of-sale systems, such as Square; Social Media posting (Facebook); Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for image editing.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
IdyllwildArtsGallery.
org.
Together, the PEC Manager and Gallery Assistant curate weekly exhibitions of artwork by faculty, guest artists and students; host receptions and artist talks; facilitate sales; and engage with the campus community and general public.
The Gallery Assistant is a self-starter, a creative and flexible problem-solver, and is essential to the summer gallery operations.
Successful candidates will be able to multitask, work both independently and with supervision, and will be comfortable interacting with a range of gallery visitors.
This role requires working occasional late evenings for special events.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES The Gallery Assistant will assist with - Inventory management, to include photographing jewelry and artwork items, writing descriptions and inputting to the gallery's point-of-sale system.
Installing weekly exhibitions of faculty and guest artist work, including art handling and unpacking, lighting and labeling.
Adjust gallery installation as items are sold or returned.
Recording and tracking sales through a point-of-sale system and spreadsheet.
Liaising with guest artists to receive and return consigned artwork.
Interactions with guests-greet all visitors, maintain a knowledge of artwork on display and assist with all inquiries to engage and process sales of work.
Clean jewelry cases daily.
Secure and lock the gallery and display cases after business hours.
Photographing exhibitions and items on display for promotional and archival purposes.
Preparing artwork for shipment, including proper packaging and delivery to campus mailroom.
Hosting and breakdown of gallery lectures, demonstrations and receptions.
Other duties as assigned by the Parks Exhibition Center Manager.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate; with at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
Excellent customer service skills, previous retail experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (e.
g.
, Gmail, Docs, Sheets) Value placed on organization and attentiveness to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
Proactive working style and able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks to meet various deadlines.
Comfortable interacting with a wide range of constituents, from artists, students, staff and the general public.
Must have the ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs, incl.
bulky and fragile items Although not necessary, basic prior experience with the following is helpful:
Handling, (un)packing and installing artwork for an exhibition setting; Planning and coordinating events; Use of power and hand tools; Digital photography for object or installation documentation; Point-of-sale systems, such as Square; Social Media posting (Facebook); Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for image editing.
DATES & PAY The Parks Exhibition Center Assistant works June 3 - August 1, 2024 with meals and housing included.
The pay ranges between $17 and $22 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
Summer staff members are classfied as employees by the IRS and the State of California so federal and state taxes are withheld from all paychecks.
Inventory management, to include photographing jewelry and artwork items, writing descriptions and inputting to the gallery's point-of-sale system.
Installing weekly exhibitions of faculty and guest artist work, including art handling and unpacking, lighting and labeling.
Adjust gallery installation as items are sold or returned.
Recording and tracking sales through a point-of-sale system and spreadsheet.
Liaising with guest artists to receive and return consigned artwork.
Interactions with guests-greet all visitors, maintain a knowledge of artwork on display and assist with all inquiries to engage and process sales of work.
Clean jewelry cases daily.
Secure and lock the gallery and display cases after business hours.
Photographing exhibitions and items on display for promotional and archival purposes.
Preparing artwork for shipment, including proper packaging and delivery to campus mailroom.
Hosting and breakdown of gallery lectures, demonstrations and receptions.
Other duties as assigned by the Parks Exhibition Center Manager.
High School graduate; with at least two years of college or equivalent experience.
Excellent customer service skills, previous retail experience is highly preferred.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (e.
g.
, Gmail, Docs, Sheets) Value placed on organization and attentiveness to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
Proactive working style and able to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks to meet various deadlines.
Comfortable interacting with a wide range of constituents, from artists, students, staff and the general public.
Must have the ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs, incl.
bulky and fragile items Although not necessary, basic prior experience with the following is helpful:
Handling, (un)packing and installing artwork for an exhibition setting; Planning and coordinating events; Use of power and hand tools; Digital photography for object or installation documentation; Point-of-sale systems, such as Square; Social Media posting (Facebook); Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for image editing.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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