Gallery Assistant Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Gallery Assistant Winter Associates, Inc. 21 Cooke Street, Plainville, CT 06062 Winter Associates, Inc. is a fine art and antiques auction and appraisal firm, seeks a highly-organized individual with arts/antiques experience to assist the Gallery Manager to prepare for and run auctions, maintain the gallery space, update the online catalog, web page, and social media, and coordinate incoming objects.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Research items and prepare catalog entries
• Enter and update database
• Use digital camera and photo-editing software to create catalog and advertising photos
• Prepare text materials for advertising and press releases
• Set up gallery for auction
• Take bids, answer inquiries, and co-ordinate presentation of items for auction
• Following auction, arrange and assist in pick-up or delivery of items, update inventory, and process post-auction bids
• Keep gallery and storage areas neat, clean, and organized
• Oversee and assist in delivery, moving, unpacking, and documenting items arriving at gallery
• Communicate with consigners, customers, and consultants as needed The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• At least two years’ coursework or work experience in the arts or antiques fields or a related area
• At least two years’ work experience in administration, customer service, or project management
• Ability to identify and value a wide variety of objects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and , Paint, and use of digital camera
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability to work Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings for auctions approximately once every 4-6 weeks
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record Please send your resume by clicking Apply Now.

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Work Location:

In person