Art Gallery Assistant at Mactay Consulting

Mactay Consulting - Our client, a Lekki-based Art Gallery, is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Art Gallery Assistant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The candidate will work in the Exhibitions Department. This position's primary responsibility is to assist in the presentation and selling of various art works.

Primary Work Duties

• Ability to present the product and sell.
• Provide on-site display space monitoring.
• Each day, with the help of on-site security officials, unlock and secure the exhibition space.
• Keep track of attendance in the gallery.
• Get the show ready for display when it arrives. Turning on lights, starting up electronic work, and resetting or altering artwork as needed are all examples of this.
• Remove any garbage or debris, ensure that walkways to any exits are accessible.
• Ensure that the space is set up as planned before the gallery's opening.
• At the end of each day, properly close and turn off the gallery as needed.
• Act as a greeter, welcoming visitors to the space, providing any information or answers to queries that may arise, and maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment for all visitors.
• The Gallery Assistant will also offer security for the exhibition, ensuring that visitors interact with the work in an intended manner.
• Will have to convey information or remarks between the general audience and the venue, the artist, or the project coordinator.
• Occasional Moving and handling artwork.

Job Qualifications

• A Degree / HND / OND in Fine Arts or any related field
• 1 - 4 years work experience.
• Previous experience in an art related field (is a plus).

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Ability to take direction and understand instruction.
• Willingness and eagerness to learn and be trained.
• Maturity and understanding of the creative process and the ability to interact courteously and professionally with clients, including artists and designers.
• Ability to work safely and professionally in a group or alone, using all appropriate safety equipment.

Salary
N70,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2021.