Gallery Assistant (Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries)Seasonal Employment
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Job Location:
Chautauqua - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Chautauqua Visual Arts Galleries department includes galleries host several curated exhibitions in Strohl Art Center Fowler-Kellogg Art Center and the Melvin Johnson Sculpture Garden. The galleries and outdoor garden focus on an array of diverse contemporary exhibitions created by some of the most outstanding visual artists working today. The Gallery Store represents artists and artisans from around the world. This museum quality store offers jewelry leather goods glass wood ceramic and textile works carefully and creatively designed. The online store is designed to serve those who cant visit in person. The Chautauqua Visual Arts is part of the Performing and Visual Arts department whose mission is to expand the lives of our audience (and employees) within and beyond the Institutions gates through the power of the performing and visual arts.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $17.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Greet patrons ascertain patrons wants or needs and answer questions regarding merchandise.
- Show describe and recommend merchandise to patrons to facilitate sales.
- Assist in creating a safe pleasant and convenient gallery environment.
- Able to provide general information about Chautauqua Institution.
- Operate a POS system to compute sale prices total purchases process cash or credit payment and provide customer with proper sales receipt and change.
- Ensure accurate records of sales transactions and / or refunds in accordance with department polices.
- Knowledgeable about department policies regarding payment exchanges and security practices.
- Manage the CVA Craft Gallery and replenish inventory when needed.
- Create price lists and Artists books for all exhibitions.
- Work closely with senior staff to install and de-install exhibitions.
- Help to manage general office duties.
About the Referral Program
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and part-time for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
Will be scheduled to work an average of 40-hours/week. Scheduled hours will include evenings weekends and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
No employer-provided housing is available for this should plan to secure independent housing orresidewithin a commutable distance.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution valuesInclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)as a priority in our strategic plan150 Forward.âOne of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditionswhereeveryone can engage ascompleteand valued participants in the Chautauqua Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed toequitableand inclusive hiring employeeswill not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local especially welcome applications from those who candemonstrateexperience engagement and professionalexpertisein IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
