{"id":1053,"date":"2017-05-25T09:53:08","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T16:53:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=1053"},"modified":"2017-05-25T09:54:35","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T16:54:35","slug":"gallery-assistant-zinc-contemporary-and-zinc-art-object","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2017\/05\/25\/gallery-assistant-zinc-contemporary-and-zinc-art-object\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery Assistant: ZINC Contemporary and ZINC Art + Object"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ZINC contemporary and ZINC Art + Object are hiring a Gallery Assistant! Come join our dynamic team and help support artists and artisans. We&#8217;re looking for a innovative self-starter with a penchant for sales, and an even greater passion for art. As a Gallery Assistant, you will be the right hand to the Founder and will have the opportunity to assist with a wide variety of tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like to learn and grow with the company as we expand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">1. Operations (20%)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">assist with installation\/deinstallation of monthly or bi-monthly exhibitions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">perform opening and closing duties at both gallery locations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">perform light cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness, look of gallery and shop<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ensure a welcoming space for guests during business hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">assist with inventory counts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2. Sales (35%)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Greet and acknowledge guests &#8211; ensure every guest feels welcome<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Assist guests with inquiries about art works and products<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Maintain a warm, friendly, and assertive demeanor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Keep abreast of product and artwork information to better assist client and potential clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Follow up with potential clients via email communication<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Research potential new clients or business partnerships<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">3. Marketing\/PR (25%)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">create social media posts for both gallery locations in Hootsuite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">create weekly e-blasts and other email communications for clients and potential clients<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">write and edit press releases for upcoming exhibitions for both gallery locations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">assist with website maintenance in WordPress<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">update online calendars with various event\/exhibitions information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">4. Gallery Administration (20%)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">assist with maintaining and updating inventory of art works<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">create branded images and documents for exhibiting artists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">perform bookkeeping tasks such as data entry and credit card reconciliation in Quickbooks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">assist with research projects for business expansion, such as shipping costs, vendor costs, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">assist in correspondence with artist roster to ensure up-to-date artist information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">perform other duties as assigned<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>demonstrated interest and passion for visual art<\/li>\n<li>demonstrated knowledge of sales and customer service techniques<\/li>\n<li>demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of software, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Mailchimp, Hootsuite, Adobe Photoshop, and cloud-based CRM systems<\/li>\n<li>demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, anticipate and mitigate issues as they arise<\/li>\n<li>must be an excellent and direct communicator<\/li>\n<li>must be able to work independently or as part of a team<\/li>\n<li>must possess eye for design and a creative mindset<\/li>\n<li>must have skills in writing for an audience and copyediting<\/li>\n<li>must be positive, upbeat, outgoing, and fun to be around<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Laura Zeck<br \/>\nfounder + curator<br \/>\n206.617.7378<\/p>\n<p>ZINC contemporary<br \/>\n119 Prefontaine Pl S<br \/>\nSeattle, WA 98104<br \/>\n206.462.1846<\/p>\n<p>ZINC Art + Object<br \/>\n102 3rd Ave S, Suite B<br \/>\nEdmonds, WA 98020<br \/>\n206.467.1027<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZINC contemporary and ZINC Art + Object are hiring a Gallery Assistant! Come join our dynamic team and help support artists and artisans. We&#8217;re looking for a innovative self-starter with a penchant for sales, and an even greater passion for art. 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