We are a thriving art gallery in Whitefish that sells art and supports artists. Cawdrey Gallery represents mostly high end artists from across the western US and is known as a destination for fine art in the Flathead Valley. A small family owned and operated business in downtown Whitefish, we work diligently to curate a selection of art suited to the local market.
General Job description
You will be working in our main gallery location in downtown Whitefish, Montana. Your job will be a mix of office tasks, retail responsibilities, artist support, and managing the physical gallery space. The successful candidate will be working independently and with others as you perform a variety of tasks and assist customers.
Job responsibilities
Update and maintain Inventory management database
Processes and pack online orders
Email and customer contact
Update shopify website with new and sold pieces
Greet/interact with clients, process sales and recordkeeping of transactions
Provide excellent customer service
Maintain excellent vendor and artist relationships
Hang/display of artwork up to 30 lbs. and manage presentation of gallery space
Light cleaning to maintain a welcoming and hospitable retail environment
Lifting and moving of artwork up to 50 lbs.
Opening and closing store
Lifting and moving patio furniture and signs up to 40 lbs.
Full or part time. Training period of 4-6 weeks starting at $20.00/hr. After training the pay is $20-25/hr. depending on experience and references with incentives that can bring the base rate up $2-3/hr.
Qualifications
Self-directed, detail oriented, organized, strong planning and management skills, must be able to manage multiple projects at a time, excellent follow-through is a must
Ability to discuss and explain art enthusiastically and knowledgeably – techniques, mediums, composition, artists and be helpful to our clientele
Must be fluent in Word, Excel, Dropbox, and Google docs, conversant Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, and adaptable to a variety of technology
Must be able to lift and hang artwork, lift, and move patio furniture and signs
Must be timely and have professional appearance
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of or willingness to learn MailChimp, graphic design and social media marketing is a bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-the-job training
Ability to Commute:
- Whitefish, MT 59937 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Whitefish, MT 59937: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
