Gallery Representative Position
About ACCI Gallery
Arts & Crafts Cooperative, Inc. (ACCI), located in the heart of North Berkeley's Gourmet District is a member-based community of artisans, artists, and art patrons. Initially conceived by a small group of artists and craftspeople in the mid-1950’s, ACCI Gallery was incorporated in 1959 and moved to its current location in 1960. ACCI purchased the beautiful brick building which houses the gallery in 1976. As the oldest Arts and Crafts co-op west of the Mississippi, ACCI is celebrating its 60th year of operation.
Approximately one hundred artists exhibit a variety of mediums, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, and sculpture. It is the mission of these artists to promote ACCI as a locally and nationally recognized cooperative model that presents a thriving retail outlet and exhibit venue for distinctive arts and crafts while providing a source of income support to its artists and an excellent working environment for its employees, all within a mutually supportive community.
REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales/Customer Relations
Arts & Crafts Cooperative, Inc. (ACCI), located in the heart of North Berkeley's Gourmet District is a member-based community of artisans, artists, and art patrons. Initially conceived by a small group of artists and craftspeople in the mid-1950’s, ACCI Gallery was incorporated in 1959 and moved to its current location in 1960. ACCI purchased the beautiful brick building which houses the gallery in 1976. As the oldest Arts and Crafts co-op west of the Mississippi, ACCI is celebrating its 60th year of operation.
Approximately one hundred artists exhibit a variety of mediums, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, and sculpture. It is the mission of these artists to promote ACCI as a locally and nationally recognized cooperative model that presents a thriving retail outlet and exhibit venue for distinctive arts and crafts while providing a source of income support to its artists and an excellent working environment for its employees, all within a mutually supportive community.
REQUIREMENTS
- Self-motivated and ability to multi-task
- A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
- 1-2 years retail sales experience
- Availability on weekends and evenings for gallery events
- Must have proficiency in Mac OSX and Google Suite, and be generally well-versed in current technology
- Familiarity with social media platforms, experienced posting and sharing to Facebook and Instagram
- Experience with POS and inventory systems
- Must be able to stand for extended hours and able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Educational Background in Art/Art History, or related experience
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales/Customer Relations
- Maintain a warm, clean, and inviting shopping environment for customers
- Make your presence known all around the gallery to prevent shoplifting
- Show knowledge of artwork, artists, and processes so that you can discuss artwork and our artists
- Demonstrate the ability to listen to customer needs and provide appropriate assistance
- Demonstrate knowledge of ACCI events, Membership procedures, and history to customers
- Ensure that the Daily Sales Desk Checklist + Closing Checklist are completed everyday
- Working with members to add inventory and/or remove inventory via email, and phone
- Understand how to run inventory reports for members to aid them in inventory tracking efforts
- Using POS database to track and manage inventory - Knowledge of POS and Inventory database systems is preferred!
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with the Gallery Director, other Staff, and Member Artists.
- Supervise and train members when they come in for work hours
- Answer phone calls and emails regarding general gallery inquiries, questions from artist members, etc.
- Order supplies
- Assist with gallery events as needed
- Cleaning and organizing: gallery, front desk, stock room, bathroom, windows, shelves, etc.
- Place and adjust artwork as needed
- Administrative and clerical tasks as needed
Supervisor: Gallery Director
Work Environment: front desk and gallery floor
Wage: Commensurate with experience
Part Time: 20-25 Hours a week
Work Environment: front desk and gallery floor
Wage: Commensurate with experience
Part Time: 20-25 Hours a week
To apply for this position, send your resumé to info@accigallery.com with "Gallery Representative" in the subject line.