Arcade is currently looking for a Part-Time Gallery Assistant to start from January 2019, 1 or 2 days a week. This front of house role requires someone who can multitask effectively, has excellent attention to detail and an organised and productive approach to their work. We hope to find someone warm and outgoing to complement our small and busy team, and to welcome visitors to the gallery. Applicants should have a demonstrable interest in contemporary art. The candidate should be efficient in all aspects of office administration, as well as being proactive and enthusiastic. Skills include proficiency with Mac Office suite, Photoshop and Indesign. Application is by CV and 1-page cover letter by 5pm, Saturday 15th December 2018 at the latest. The intenship will last for a period of 3 months, with the possibility to extend it to 6 months.
List of duties:
Front of House
Answering phone, door, general gallery email address and acting as first port of call
Maintaining gallery supplies and keeping office tidy and presentable
Being a warm and well-informed presence at the gallery for visitors and clients
Artists' Archives
Maintaining press packs and portfolios
Maintaining CVs and bibliographies
Maintaining artist image files on server, obtaining images from external galleries and museums
Creating exhibition/sales PDFs
Making, having signed, and sending certificates of authenticity to clients
Liaising with gallery artists if they require images/press/portfolios
Liaising with other galleries to keep archive updated
Social Media/Communications
Maintaining mailing lists
Updating website
Press
Responding to press requests
Contacting relevant bodies to promote shows
Compiling images and credits for magazines
Filling in exhibition listings websites
Collating, scanning and filing press for archive
Events
Ordering supplies
Setting up bar, clearing up before and after as necessary
Assisting with invitations and guest lists