Gallery Assistant, Chromart Gallery
Requirement: Full-time
Chromart seeks an experienced Gallery Assistant to oversee the digital activities of the gallery, events and lend support to the Gallery Curator and Manager as required. A successful candidate will speak both English and German fluently, having had experience working in a fast-moving creative environment. Reporting directly to the Gallery Manager, they will fulfill a key role in a small team.
Candidate specifications:
· Ability to support team members and artists in the exhibition and promotion of artworks
· Proficient in managing and devising content for social media accounts
· Excellent image editing skills
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with a special focus on Photoshop and InDesign, as well as Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office
· Meticulous writing, copy-editing and presentation skills in both English and German is essential
· Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to work to tight deadlines, following instructions closely without oversight
· Confident to delegate tasks to interns and supervise their progress and timely completion
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, smartly presented with a polite and positive demeanour
· Fast learner able to pick-up the operation of new systems in an efficient and timely manner
Tasks and Responsibilities:
· Assist with updating the gallery’s website and digital sales tools such as online Viewing Rooms
· Prepare mass mailings using ArtLogic
· Create exhibition and artwork presentation documents using InDesign
· Update artist CVs, press packs and portfolios in a timely manner using InDesign
· Maintain the gallery’s digital archive
· Maintain the gallery’s online database including the inputting and updating of our contacts
· Fulfill image and press requests; field inquiries from institutions, curators and private clients as needed
· Prepare exhibition openings and events as well as off-site events including dinners and parties
· Welcome visitors to the gallery, giving introductions or tours of the exhibitions
· Assist with content creation for gallery’s social media channels and update public exhibition listings
· Liaise with external providers and suppliers (internet, phone, etc.) to arrange repairs and maintenance as necessary
· Field incoming calls allocating them to the correct member of staff
· Manage the delegation of administrative tasks to part-time staff and interns and supervise any necessary research required
· Ensure office and gallery spaces are tidy and presentable at all times
· Maintain office diary and shared calendar
· Make travel and accommodation bookings for staff, and prepare schedule and information packs for visiting artists and guests
· Uphold gallery standards in all communications, both internal and external
Application:
To apply for this position please send a resume and cover letter to chromartgallery@gmail.com with “Application: Gallery Assistant”as the subject line.
Applicants without the above specifications need not apply.
Art der Stelle: Praktikum
Vertragsdauer: 6 Monate
Arbeitszeiten:
- Montag bis Freitag
- Wochenendarbeit möglich
Flexible Sprachanforderungen:
- Keine Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich
Möglichkeit zu pendeln/umzuziehen:
- 13353 Berlin: bereit sein zu pendeln oder vor Antritt der Stelle einen Umzug zu planen (Erforderlich)
Ausbildung:
- Lehre/Ausbildung (Wünschenswert)
Berufserfahrung:
- Bürotätigkeiten: 1 Jahr (Wünschenswert)
- Microsoft Office: 1 Jahr (Wünschenswert)
Sprache:
- Englisch (Wünschenswert)
- Deutsch (Wünschenswert)
Arbeitsort: Vor Ort
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