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GALLERY ASSISTANT 2025 - 2026
Artvark Gallery, Kalk Bay is seeking a Gallery Assistant/s to join our team immediately.
This is a supportive, hands-on role assisting our full-time staff with day-to-day gallery operations, upcoming exhibitions, and the busy festive season ahead.
Availability:
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Saturdays and/or Sundays
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Several weekdays required (flexible schedule)
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First Thursday evening openings and exhibition events
About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and capable salesperson with a passion for Art, curation and Social Media.
You’ll be involved in everything from welcoming visitors and making sales, to assisting with social media, exhibition setup and logistics.
Core responsibilities include:
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Opening and closing the gallery, daily cash-up procedures
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Greeting and assisting visitors with insight and professionalism
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Sales and client follow-ups
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Supporting exhibition preparation and installations
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Assisting with content creation and maintaining our social media presence
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General gallery administration and up-keep
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Experience & Abilities Required
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A degree in Fine Art or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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Prior gallery experience highly advantageous
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Confident, friendly, and professional demeanour
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Strong sales and client service orientation
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Skilled communicator, both in person and online
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Computer literate (Microsoft Word & Excel essential)
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Organised and capable of multi-tasking in a busy environment
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Creative eye and familiarity with social media (Instagram especially)
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Must reside locally or be able to easily commute to Kalk Bay
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Neatly presented with a high degree of professionalism
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Contactable references required
TO APPLY
Please email the following to artvark@iafrica.com
with the subject line: Gallery Assistant 2025
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Your CV
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A short paragraph about yourself
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Contactable references
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Copies of relevant certificates / qualifications
🌐 Visit our website: www.artvark.org
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @artvarkgallery