Gallery Assistant | Papakura Art Gallery

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Gallery Assistant | Papakura Art Gallery We are seeking a Gallery Assistant to assist with the day to day running of the gallery, facilitating high-quality exhibitions, events, and programmes with a strong community focus. A key component of this role is to provide outstanding customer service and to liaise with the general public, community organisations, artists, and contractors. You will be expected to work with the team to coordinate the day-to-day operations of the gallery, support exhibition installations and openings, and deliver engaging public programmes. This is a permanent, part time role – 21.5hours per week worked across a Wednesday to Saturday, however additional hours may become available. To be successful you will have a strong understanding of the visual arts and enjoy working in a gallery environment. You must have experience in exhibition and event delivery. The role also requires experience in a front line position in an arts or cultural facility. Your organisational and administrative skills will impress! This role calls for a positive outlook, excellent people skills, experience working with a wide range of people and be able to deliver outstanding customer service with a 'can-do' attitude. The ideal candidate has experience in and use of social media and can assist in designing and delivering engaging public programmes. Each centre is unique within Council's arts and culture portfolio, and each presents a complex range of activities for local, regional and national significance. Papakura Art Gallery comprises professional standard performing arts, gallery and studio spaces with a focus on Māori and Pacific arts practice of national and international reputation as well as supporting local creativity and the arts in its Makerspace and Art Box window gallery. If this is a space that you would like to contribute to your community by sharing your passion and encouraging access to arts and cultural experiences, then this is the role for you. On top of this, as part of our Auckland Council Group, you will gain access to many benefits and discounts. Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini: My success is not mine alone, but the success of many. Band C ($52,863 to $62,192) depending on experience Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr