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.

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