Touchstone Gallery Seeks Gallery Director
Position: Gallery Director, Touchstone Gallery
Terms: Part-time, 20 hr/wk (10 hr/wk in gallery)
Salary: $25,000 plus commissions
Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2022
Starting Date: As soon as possible (job will be open until filled)
Description of Position
The part-time Gallery Director will be responsible for the daily operation of a prestigious, award-winning cooperative art gallery with an active and involved membership located near City Center in Washington, DC. The Gallery Director will work with the Board of Directors and members to achieve the gallery’s mission, which is to educate the public through the promotion of the arts by providing artists with facilities for showing and selling their work, and by exhibiting diverse types of contemporary art. The Gallery Director will play an important and active role in communicating the gallery’s vision to the public through exhibits, openings and other public events in collaboration with the membership. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors through the President.
Responsibilities
Communicate with 50 member artists, guest artists and committees
- Review gallery staffing calendar
- Maintain gallery calendar for events and operations
- Respond to inquiries sent in by members of the public
- Attend member meetings and Board meetings
Coordinate monthly member exhibits, openings, artists’ talks, and virtual events
- Order supplies for openings and ongoing operations
- Produce press releases and promote shows as well as gallery art and events on social media and other media outlets
- Contact and maintain relationships with media critics and other art leaders and publications in the arts community
Financial responsibilities in coordination with accountant and treasurer
- Process sales through Quickbooks
- Create deposits and invoices in Quickbooks
- Work with treasurer and accountant to keep books for tax purposes
- Oversee operational invoices, payments, and licenses
- Coordinate with collectors and artists, as needed, for pick-up/delivery of art sold
Manage internships
- Hire, supervise, support and mentor up to 4 interns
Maintain social and other media presence
- Post and promote the gallery, its members’ art, and events through social and other media to increase visibility
- Maintain mailing list and send monthly emails to the gallery’s email list
Maintain gallery website
- Oversee and update website as needed
- Maintain website gallery and store Initiate and manage juried exhibitions
- virtual and in-gallery Solicit and oversee event rentals of the gallery space
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in art and/or job appropriate discipline
3+ years experience in gallery or art management preferred
Experience in managing interns and working with volunteers/members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent people skills and social poise including excellent customer service
Expertise and understanding of the operations of a gallery or retail establishment
Creative and successful approach to marketing and public relations
Familiarity with appropriate computer programs (data bases, QuickBooks, Squarespace, etc.)
Proficient in social media promotion and engagement (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Ability to work with a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
Commitment to Diversity
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. Touchstone Gallery encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or transgender status), age, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, status as a parent, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, reprisal for protected activity, and veteran status.
Please visit www.touchstonegallery.com to learn more about the gallery.
To Apply: Please email a resume and a cover letter describing how your skills, interests and experience meet the qualifications of the position to touchstone.directors.position@gmail.com Please put the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.
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