Gallery Assistant

  • North York
  • Danish Pastry House

Skagen Gallery, owned by Danish Pastry House, is opening a new art gallery, representing local artists, in Shops of Don Mills, Toronto.

We are looking for a full time, experienced, Gallery Assistant to work with our Gallery Director, appx 35 hours per week.

  • Organized, detail oriented, able to complete and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Strong and physically ability to safely and confidently move Artwork. Self-directed and able to operate with mínimal supervision.
  • Professional demeanor and appearance with excellent phone presence.
  • Communicative with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • A team player who can both take initiative and play a supportive role within the group.
  • Able to share the gallery space without losing focus or distracting co-workers in the co-tenanted bakery cafe.

Requirements and responsibilities :

  • Some registrar duties - art handling, assisting with packing, shipping, and installing artwork.
  • Entering new inventory and new clients into the database.
  • Maintaining and updating gallery database and website.
  • Keeping artists’ CVs, press, images, files, and folders up to date and organized.
  • Preparation of promotional materials for individual artists and exhibitions.
  • Keeping track of gallery deadlines, schedules, and task lists.

*Responsibilities may be flexible based on the gallery’s schedule, unique projects and opportunities, and the natural strengths and abilities of the new employee. We are a small, boutique gallery, so, at some point, everyone does everything.

Qualifications :

  • Computer literate. Comfortable with digital photography, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, social media. Past work experience with galleries or arts organizations required. :

  • Strong writing skills a plus.

  • Experience in handling fine art a plus.

  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds +.

  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekend.

  • Art related education a plus

Job Types : Permanent, Full-time

Salary : $22.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Store discount

Day range:

  • Weekend availability

Shift:

  • Day shift

Work Location: One location