Full-Time Assistant Gallery Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Position Available In Pinellas, Florida

Full-Time Assistant Gallery Manager/Volunteer Coordinator Florida CraftArt, St.

Petersburg Closing Date:

Jul 06,2025 Full-time Assistant Gallery Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
Job Description and Requirements Reports to: Gallery Manager Florida CraftArt (FCA) is a nonprofit organization located in downtown St. Petersburg that represents fine craft artists working in Florida and engages the community through educational programming. The full-time Assistant Gallery Manager assists in the overall operations of Florida CraftArt’s retail gallery and exhibition space. Job Summary
The Assistant Gallery Manager furthers the advancement of fine craft artists through volunteer coordinating, inventory management, merchandising, facilitating sales to customers, social media marketing, exhibition installation/deinstallation, and general upkeep of the gallery. Responsibilities and Duties
Act as manager-on-duty during Saturday hours and when Gallery Manager is out.
o Perform opening/closing procedures. Operate and troubleshoot point-of-sales system.
o Supervise part-time Gallery Assistants.
o Oversee and manage weekend events and programming.
o Assist Business Manager in sales and operation of Saturday mural tours. Manage volunteer program.
o Schedule volunteers for weekly hours and special events.
o Recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers. Manage VolunteerMatch program.
o Match volunteers with opportunities that engage their skills and interests.
o Plan and execute volunteer appreciation events and workshops. Support the Gallery Manager in the operations and appearance of the retail gallery.
o Execute inventory management:
 Collaborate with Gallery Manager to identify restock needs and aging inventory.
 Meet with artists to facilitate artwork drop-off and pick-up.
 Catalog all incoming and outgoing inventory in point-of-sales system (Artisan).
 Generate labels and manage labeling of all inventories.
o Carry out art-handling, including proper display, storage, packing, and shipping of artwork.
o Collaborate with Gallery Manager to refresh displays and signage to encourage sales.
o Participate in gallery jury committee to select incoming retail artists.
o Coordinate phone sales and commissioned artwork sales as required.
o Prioritize sales floor and customer service during open hours. Contribute to social media marketing.
o Create and post content for social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
o Report social media and volunteer stats/updates for monthly board reports. Support the Gallery Manager in the planning and execution of exhibitions.
o Participate in exhibition jury committee for open call exhibitions.
o Catalog all artwork into the point-of-sales system. Create wall labels and contact sheets.
o Assist with exhibit installation and deinstallation.
o Pack and ship artwork to collectors and artists. Additional tasks as assigned by the Gallery Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Qualifications and Skills
1. 3+ years working in a relevant professional environment, such as but not limited to retail, nonprofits, or the arts.
2. Demonstrated customer service skills.
3. Proactive and self-motivated.
4. Ability to prioritize and multitask a wide range of duties.
5. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
6. Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
7. Social media experience.
8. Possession of a collaborative style in the workplace, including professional attitude, dependability, and cooperation.
9. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and knowledge of Excel, databases, and social media sites.
10. Education and/or professional experience in the arts strongly preferred.
11. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, climb ladders, and operate basic power tools.
12. Ability to work weekends.
13. Ability to stand for 8 hours.

Schedule:

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9:45am-5:45pm•Potential of staying until 9:15pm during Second Saturday Artwalk
40 hours per week with occasional paid overtime Salary and Benefits
$16.00/hour
Paid time off and holidays
Health insurance stipend (distributed monthly)