Guest Services and Gallery Shop Assistant
Closing Date of Opportunity: August 20, 2023
Name or Organization: Leighton Art Centre
Contact Email: gallery@leightoncentre.org
Website: https://leightoncentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Guest-Services-and-Gallery-Shop-Assistant-.pdf
GUEST SERVICES AND GALLERY SHOP ASSISTANT
Leighton Art Centre (LAC) is a designated Alberta Historic Resource located 15 km south of Calgary, Alberta in the former home of 20th Century artists and art educators A.C. and Barbara Leighton. We are a non-profit organization operating a museum, galleries, shop, outdoor trails, and education centre. Leighton Art Centre is in a rural location; a reliable vehicle is required.
We are looking for an energetic, flexible, adaptable, and organized person who can successfully navigate diverse responsibilities within our unique organization. The successful candidate should have a background in retail environments and customer service, as well as an interest in museum studies, art history, and fine art.
Part Time Position:
Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (opportunity for additional days during busy seasons)
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Wage: $18 per hour
Start Date: as early as August 25, 2023, but negotiable
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Guest Services and Gallery Shop Assistant is an integral member of the Leighton Art Centre Team and will work closely with the Guest Services and Gallery Shop Manager in all aspects of guest experience and retail operations. The position entails diverse responsibilities, including but not limited to greeting guests, dealing with customer and artist inquiries, selling artist members’ artwork, data entry, curating attractive displays of products, and ensuring positive interactions with the community.
DUTIES:
Guest Services
Serves as the first point of contact for visitors, artists, and community
Answers general questions in person and over the phone/email
Provides information on programs and operations, communicates LAC’s mission/vision, and provides short historical tours of the house
Tracks and records daily visitor attendance
Gallery Shop
Assist in the receiving, storing, pricing, displaying, shipping, and returning of artwork
Maintain a pleasant, inviting, and clean gallery shop
Use point of sale system to sell product and track artist consignment
Maintain up to date and organized inventory, product SKU, and labelling system
Assist with monthly members collection, online gallery shop, and social media posts
Opening/closing the museum/gallery/shop/property gates, including setting the alarm
Assist with the art inventory storage and shipping areas keeping them organized
Assist staff members with special events, including preparations, set up, and take down
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Must possess excellent oral/written communication skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to positively interact with all members of the public, including artists, visitors, teachers, students, parents, co-workers, and administration
Excellent computer and organizational skills.
Ability to take initiative and pay attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A valid First Aid Certificate is an asset
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé to Joanne Smith via email: gallery@leightoncentre.org.
Deadline to apply is August 20, 2023.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only eligible candidates considered for an
interview will be contacted.