Art Gallery Assistant – Casual Position

Art Gallery Assistant – Casual Position

Six (6) days per fortnight, $46,300 Gross PA plus 11 % Superannuation

FireWorks Gallery has an opening for a mature, self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly organised person who will provide support and assistance with artwork sales through a range of tasks associated with the daily operations of the retail gallery environment. The successful applicant will report directly to the Director and will work within a small team. 

THE ROLE/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include

1. Client service through to sales, logistics follow-up and upkeep of gallery presentation
2. Registration of artworks, install and de-install of exhibitions, stocktakes, dispatch of artworks
3. General administration tasks, including telephone, online and in-person inquiries 
4. Writing & proofing media releases and short media listings (online and offline)
5. Writing & proofing social media posts and scheduling
6. Writing & proofing content and editing images for web
7. Maintaining client, media and inventory databases (using File Maker Pro)
8. Regular web updates
9. Facilitating gallery events including exhibition openings
10. PA duties to Director 
11. Filing and archiving of gallery materials and information
12. Regular cleaning and upkeep of various gallery areas

THE PERSON/ KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary or similar qualifications in arts administration, marketing, communication or similar OR more than 5 years’ experience in a professional office/Art Gallery/similar retail environment
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written skills 
• High level office administration skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MailChimp and (preferably) File Maker Pro database
• Experience with Drupal (CMS for web) and Adobe Creative Suites, in particular Photoshop and Premier Pro
• Experience with filming short videos using camera and microphone, and with stills photography 
• Sales experience focusing on coordination and follow-up is an advantage
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities under pressure and to be able to work independently and in a small team
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Punctuality and a high level of personal presentation
• Keen interest in contemporary art
• Current RSA Certificate QLD (preferable)

HOW TO APPLY

Please email ALL the following for your application to be considered:

1. Cover letter

2. Response to all selection criteria

3. Current CV

4. All academic statements 

5. Three (3) examples of writing (where possible for range of purpose and audience)

ATTN: Danica Eather email: danica.m.eather@gmail.com. 
Only Australian citizens and permanent residents please apply.

Applications close Friday 23 February 2024 at 11pm AEST.

You will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

Interviews will take place Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 February 2024 at Bowen Hills.

Position starts Tuesday 19 March 2024 (from 950am – 605pm) on Week B roster.

Hours for the position: Six (6) days per fortnight with alternating weeks: 

Week A: Tuesday (950am-605pm), Friday (950am-605pm), Saturday (950am-505pm). 

Week B: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (950am-605pm)

Additional hours required as necessary (exhibition installation, openings, events, etc.)

Position is remunerated at casual rates under MA000004: General Retail Industry Award 2020

FireWorks Gallery closes each year for four (4) weeks from 6pm XMAS EVE (or the Saturday prior from 5pm where XMAS EVE falls on a Sunday or Monday) until the week of Australia Day. All staff take leave during this period.