Gallery Website and Administrative Assistant

4Sight Search Solutions is currently recruiting an Gallery Marketing and Administrative Assistant for one of Canada's most respected dealers of fine art.

They specialize in historical, post-war, and contemporary, as well as living artists, bringing quality art and impeccable customer service to clients nationwide.

This is a temporary-to-permanent position and this is a great opportunity for someone who has photography, website and administrative experience with an interest and passion in this area.

Hours of Work : 9 : 30am - 5 : 30pm, Tuesday to Saturday (40 hours per week)

Rate of Pay : $25.00 per hour

Website Maintenance

• Photograph new work as it arrives, while maintaining a database of artist's photos.
• Manipulate digital images and change front page for website.
• Update online inventory daily with sold / holds / new images / exhibitions / biographies, etc.
• Make changes to email mailing list and send email / newsletter updates.

Administrative Duties

• Answer phone calls, take messages, check emails, etc.
• Assist with organization of shipment waybills and mailing list.
• Write price cards as new works arrive.
• Update artist biographies and provide printouts / photocopies for clients.
• Input consignments, writing invoices, approval sheets, and consignment forms.
• Prepare FedEx and other shipments.
• Design and submit advertising for various media publications.

Client Service

• Greet clients as they enter the gallery and offer coffee or assistance.
• Broad inside sales activities as required. Help with artist and gallery information.
• Gift wrapping.

Gallery Maintenance

• Assist, with other staff, in broad gallery maintenance, such as keeping the kitchen clean, dusting sculptures, etc.
• Support window cleaning, plant watering, changing lights, etc as needed.

Requirements

• Preference will be given to those with a background in art, frameshop, or related field.
• Helpful with a positive attitude and friendly communication style.
• Good computer software knowledge (Word, Excel, Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator)
• Some knowledge of Dreamweaver.
• Experience with Constant Contact is an asset.
• An ability to work independently with an impeccable attention to detail.
• Appropriate business attire will be required.
• Willing / eager to learn with a passion for art-related products.

Benefits

• The tools and technology needed to do the job to the best of your ability.
• Collaborative, fun, and easy-going type of environment.
• Opportunity to prove yourself with potential for permanent hire.
• Working in a niche organization and with high-end clientele.

Other companies may call this role :

Marketing Coordinator

Administrative Assistant

Gallery Assistant

If the above description appeals to you, the Gallery Marketing and Administrative Assistant role may be for you. CLICK APPLY below!

We thank all who apply for this position. We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well". All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days.

We value diversity!! We recruit, hire, and promote, both internally and to our clients, without regard to race, national or ethic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics or disability.

Accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. IND1