Gallery Assistant

Gallery Assistant
Job Number # 
18218
Employer 
Ahtsik Native Art Gallery
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jun 11, 2018
Apply By 
Jun 25, 2018
Start Date 
TBD
Schedule 
Temporary
Wage 
$16.00/hr (8 week term)
NOC Code 
0511
Source 
Employer
Details 

Ahtsik Native Art Gallery is a retail art gallery showcasing traditional art of the northwest coast. More information at www.ahtsik.com.

Ahtsik Native Art Gallery is seeking a Gallery Assistant. Funding for this 8-week position is provided by the Nuu-chah-nulth Summer Youth Employment Program and as such, only post-secondary or high school aboriginal students are eligible to apply.
The Gallery Assistant's primary responsibilities are to attend to visitor's inquiries, facilitate sales, and provide assistance with promotional content creation and research.

This position requires the applicant to be independent, self-motivated and able to problem-solve while exercising good judgement. As this position requires speaking with the public regularly and creating written content, the candidate should have strong verbal and written communications skills as well as customer service experience.

Basic knowledge of northwest coast style art is an asset.

Qualifications 

Educational background or demonstrated interest in a relevant field such as:

  • Visual art, art history, cultural resource management
  • Marketing, communications
  • Business, Entrepreneurship
  • Tourism
  • First Nations studies

 

  • Ability to work independently.
  • Basic knowledge of social media, primarily Facebook.
  • Working knowledge of SLR camera and video camera.
  • Sound knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic knowledge of photo and video editing an asset.
How to Apply 

Posting Deadline: Monday June 25th, 2018 at 4:00pm. Electronic resumes can be submitted to Gordon Dick at ahtsik@gmail.com. Hard copies of resumes may be delivered to the gallery at 7133A Pacific Rim Highway. Inquiries can be accepted by email or by phone at (250) 723-3425.