Job Summary
(LOOKING FOR DAYTIME & WEEKEND TEAM MEMBER FOR JULY to MID OCTOBER).
Located in Peggy’s Cove, NS, originally constructed as an auxiliary building to a family home, Spindrift Gallery will be transformed into a main floor art gallery for tourist and locals to enjoy. Our dedicated staff will host gallery guests, deliver services, operate facilities, and run programs that support exhibits presented in the gallery space.
Spindrift Gallery is seeking a passionate, creative, and detail-oriented person to assist with gallery programs, exhibitions, sales and other activities. Reporting to the Gallery Coordinator, this position will assist with:
Required Skills/Knowledge
· Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
· Must be comfortable engaging with diverse groups of people.
· Basic knowledge and history of the local community and popular gathering places or willingness to learn.
· Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work as an individual and as part of a team.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Ability and willingness to work any assignment, including duties not listed within the scope of this job description.
What You’ll Do:
· Performing all required POS transactions, both cash and credit card transactions efficiently and accurately.
· Receiving, handling, replenishing, and processing incoming products.
· Assisting with additional programming and set-up for events.
· Supporting gallery functions such as opening and closing the gallery, sales (artwork and merchandise).
· Monitor physical surroundings in assigned area prior to and throughout day for safety, cleanliness and functionality.
· Respond quickly and courteously to patrons’ needs, questions, comments, or concerns with answers and/or action.
· Daily basic tidying and cleaning of the gallery.
· Open to shift opportunities at The Schoolhouse (sister property).
The preferred candidate will enjoy working with the public; have a passion for the visual arts and history through demonstrated experience or education; be comfortable working independently as well as with a team; be an energetic self-starter; be responsible, organized, and professional.
Job Types: Seasonal – Part time
Contract length: 4 1/2 months
Wadge: $18.00 per hour
Ability to commute:
· Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove, NS B3Z 3S2
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- 7 days a week
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Sales, Tourism, Hospitality, Art & Culture.
Work Location: In person
Operations Hours: 10am-4pm daily
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you aware this is a seasonal position? Do you have your drivers license and own vehicle to get to and from Peggy's Cove?
Work Location: In person
