[BCMA] Job Posting: Richmond Art Gallery Attendant

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The Richmond Art Gallery Association is taking applications for part-time & on-call Gallery Attendants.
Join the team of the Richmond Art Gallery (RAG), a non-profit municipal art gallery established in 1980. The gallery produces an array of exhibitions and programs that connect, empower, and provoke conversation with our diverse Richmond, BC communities. RAG actively contributes to Richmond's cultural communities through our commitment to supporting artists via exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and a permanent collection.

Position Overview
Current employment opportunities exist at the Richmond Art Gallery for part-time and on-call Gallery Attendants starting June 2023. Gallery Attendants help to create an accessible and enjoyable experience in the Art Gallery assisting visitors with a general understanding of current art exhibitions, while also focusing on protecting the art works and monitoring the gallery spaces. This is a part-time position, working 1 shift per week on Saturdays. On-call Attendants work various 4-5 hour shifts throughout the week, which may include weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  *   Receiving the public: Greeting all visitors and offering information on exhibitions, programs, and memberships; Answering a wide range of general questions from visitors, in person, by phone and email in a courteous and respectful manner while upholding Gallery policies.
  *   Securing the gallery and its contents:  Circulating frequently through the gallery to deter acts of vandalism, theft or negligence and ensure the safety of guests; Accounting for works of art in exhibitions, equipment and furniture upon opening and closing procedures and during regular rounds.
  *   Maintaining reception and gallery spaces: Working with all staff on various administrative duties such as membership database, attendance record updating, marketing mail outs, and online research; Ensuring reception, public areas and literature displays are organized and tidy.

Working Conditions:

  *   Saturday shift: Part-time hours of a minimum of 1 day per week, working from 12:00 - 5:00 pm.
  *   On-call positions to cover staff sickness and vacation times, may lead to a permanent shift.
  *   New Attendants are required to attend a 2-hour orientation session prior to the start of duties.  Once completed, all Attendants attend a 2-hour orientation session prior to the opening of each new exhibition.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  *   Minimum 2 years of experience dealing with the public in a customer service or hospitality environment. Hospitality-oriented individual with strong people skills is preferred.
  *   Friendly and outgoing, possessing strong communication skills to interact with diverse visitors of all ages.
  *   The ability to clearly speak, write and understand the English language. (Speaking Mandarin is an asset).
  *   Familiarity with art galleries/museums; strong interest in contemporary art.

*         Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel.

*         Strong sense of responsibility, enthusiasm, diplomacy with the public, and comfortable working independently.

*         Ability to manage multiple tasks during gallery events, as well as remain focused and attentive for long periods of time in a very quiet environment.

*         On-call position - Must have flexible schedule and able to accept assignments on short notice.

Wage:  $16.75 an hour

To Apply:             Send resume and cover letter via email to Kathy Tycholis, Education & Public Programs Coordinator :  ktycholis at richmond.ca<mailto:ktycholis at richmond.ca>
                                No phone calls please.  Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
                                Deadline for application:  May 29, 2023


Learn more about the Richmond Art Gallery:
7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond BC
www.richmondartgallery.org<http://www.richmondartgallery.org/>

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