Jr. Gallery Manager, Caviar20

Employment Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor
Work Hours: 21-24 hours (2-3 business days per week)
In-Gallery Position: 10:30 – 6pm, Thursday & Friday, and 11 – 5pm Saturday (excluding Saturdays in January/February, July/August, and holiday weekends)
Salary: $28-30/hour
Location: Toronto
External Application Deadline: Thursday, February 27, 2025

About Caviar20

Established in 2009, Caviar20 focuses on the secondary market with an emphasis on 20th-century works on paper from both Canadian and international artists. Located at 647 Dupont, the gallery also has a strong digital presence. In addition to various digital programming, we also present 3 or 4 annual exhibitions at the gallery.

Responsibilities:

Front of House

Welcome visitors and clients with warmth and professionalism, ensuring a friendly and hospitable experience.
Maintain a clean and organized space, ensuring the gallery is presentable during opening hours.

Digital Channel Management

Research, edit, and/or write engaging artwork descriptions and cataloging for Caviar20.com.
Perform regular updates to all digital channels / oversee support.
Review inventory web pages to confirm factual accuracy and ensure inventory records are up-to-date.
Complete administrative tasks related to various digital channels by corresponding with external e-commerce representatives.
Supervise and sign off on the Intern’s digital updates or other colleagues’ texts/cataloging on all digital channels, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Consignments

Facilitate consignor relations by drafting agreements, maintaining inventory records, and arranging the receipt of goods.
Collaborate with the Director to plan the operational execution of future programming and events.
Monitor individual consignment expiration dates and reassess next steps, including price adjustments.
Lead quarterly consignment meetings with an up-to-date overview of all consignments and refresh inventory as needed.

Project Management + Operations

Support the Director with diverse administrative duties.
Collaborate with the Director to plan operational execution of future programming and events.
Liaise with team members to execute internal and external programming including onsite events/exhibitions, virtual activations, and art fairs.
Plan and schedule photoshoots and manage post-production timelines.
Assist the Director in overseeing the Graphic Designer and Inventory and Shipping Manager, while helping manage, prioritize, and ensure completion of daily operations.
Assist with art fair applications and preparation and organize all marketing collateral for art fairs and off-site exhibitions.

Required Skills & Preferred Qualifications:

Resourceful and comfortable working independently, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Highly professional, articulate, and outgoing, with the ability to confidently welcome, engage, and assist visitors and clients.
Proven experience with copywriting (ideally on 20th-century art/design or other luxury/lifestyle products) and comfortable writing and researching artist biographies. Note: this is not academic writing.
Demonstrates keen attention to detail and excels in proofreading.
General computer literacy (GSuite, image handling, macOS, etc.) is mandatory.
Experience with Shopify or online sales channels is highly desirable.
A degree, or minor, in Art History is recommended.
Bilingual (English/French) candidates are preferred.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to info@caviar20.com with the subject “Jr. Gallery Manager Application – [First name] [Last Name]”.

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