The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley is seeking a Gallery Coordinator to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who is creative, loves art, and wants to learn about gallery operations. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, customer service experience, an understanding of social media and a passion for the arts community.
Hours & Compensation:
This full-time position (40 hours/week) will be at the Grove Gallery at the Harbour Quay, which operates with differing summer hours and winter hours. This position requires one weekend shift and the occasional event attendance. Compensation ranges from $19-$21/hr depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
● Front Desk/Gallery attendance
○ Greet and assist visitors, providing exhibition and gift shop information
○ Take payments & perform daily reconciliations
○ Answer phone calls and manage general inquiries
● Exhibition Management
○ Assist with developing yearly exhibitions
○ Assist with the take-down and hanging of exhibitions
○ Manage artists and artwork drop-off/pickup
○ Manage communications for exhibitions
● Volunteer and Membership Management
○ Manage volunteer lists and membership lists
○ Update website as needed
● Workshop management
○ Take payment and organize workshops in the Grove Gallery workshop space
and boardroom
○ Manage instructors, supply lists, attendance, and provide reports to the Arts
Administrator
● Social Media management
○ Update social media profiles as needed
○ Design social media content using Canva
○ Schedule content on Facebook and Instagram
● Working events from time to time, and represent the Gallery in a professional
manner
● Administration experience (computer-based administration, paperwork,
understanding policies and filing)
● Customer service experience (answering phones, greeting patrons, taking payments)
● Problem solving and creative thinking
● Working alone and as a part of a team
● Comfortable working with the public
● Comfortable learning new computer programs
● Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, Google Applications, Canva
and Facebook/Instagram
The ideal candidate will have:
● Experience in the arts, non-profit sector or arts-making
● A passion for the arts and community engagement
● An understanding of artwork care and conservation
● Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check.
The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley has operated continuously for more than
55 years and acts as the focus for the Arts in the Alberni Valley.
● Our Mission: To promote and support art and artists in the Alberni Valley.
● Our Vision: Enhancing the quality and vibrancy of life in our community through a rich
and diverse culture of arts.
We invite qualified individuals to apply in writing to:
Board of Directors,
Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
Unit 7, 5440 Harbour Quay,
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T7
admincac@shawcable.com
Deadline for submissions: Friday, April 12, 2024, 4:00 PM.
We thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wage Subsidy:
This position is open to everyone, however, this employer has expressed an interest in
using a Wage Subsidy for this position. If you are eligible for a Wage Subsidy please inform
the employer upon contact. To determine your eligibility you must first contact the WorkBC
Centre.
Please contact: WorkBC Centre Wage Subsidy Coordinator Karly Blats by phone: (250)
724-4560 ext. 225, or in person at: 4805-B Mar St. Port Alberni to find out more about your
eligibility for Wage Subsidy. Click HERE to learn more