Gallery Assistant Position

Location: Sante Fe, NM
Reports To: Gallery Manager
Position Type: Part-Time (About 30 hours a month)
Pay Rate: $20 per hour

Job Summary:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to join our team! If you’re passionate about photography and the arts, have great people skills, and love solving problems, this could be the perfect role for you. You’ll be doing a bit of everything, from greeting visitors and hosting opening nights to managing photography prints and helping set up new exhibitions. You’ll be a key player in keeping things running smoothly and supporting our Gallery Manager. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to get involved in Sante Fe’s art community.

What You'll Do

Greet Visitors:
•Welcome everyone who comes into the gallery with a friendly smile.
•Chat with visitors about our current and upcoming exhibitions.
•Create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Host Events:
•Help organize and run opening night events, usually on the first Friday of each month.
•Make sure events go off without a hitch and our guests have a great time.
•Assist with setting up and cleaning up after events.
•Use gallery camera to take photos during event. No experience necessary.

Set Up Exhibitions:
•Help hang and install new exhibitions.
•Make sure all artwork is displayed perfectly.
•Keep the exhibition spaces looking their best.

Manage Prints:
•Take care of our photography prints, making sure they’re stored and cataloged properly.
•Assist customers with questions and purchases of prints.

Support the Gallery Manager:
•Help out with various administrative tasks and other duties as needed.
•Keep gallery records and inventory up to date.
•Get involved with marketing and promotional activities.

Who You Are

• Experience in a gallery, museum, or similar environment is a plus.
• You love photography and the arts.
• You have excellent communication and people skills.
• You’re detail-oriented and organized.
• You’re a natural problem solver and can juggle multiple tasks.
• You work well on your own and as part of a team.

Working Hours

• Part-time role with about 30 hours a month.
• Must be available for the 12pm-4pm shift on Fridays.
• Able to work evenings for opening night events, especially the Second Fridays of the month from 5pm-7pm.