Employment

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Gallery Associate Job Description

We are looking for a professional, friendly, and customer service-oriented associate for our Greenbank Farm art gallery on Whidbey Island. This is a part time position that will include weekend days. Hours are expected to be between 6 – 18 hours per week, depending on the season (more in the summer and less in the winter and shoulder seasons). Gallery hours are consistently 11am – 4pm although we do stay open some nights later in the summertime and close earlier in the winter. This is an on-site position and not a work from home position. Starting pay is $20 per hour with sick time and employee discount offered. This is a non-exempt position and is not expected to have overtime. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Duties:

Work independently as the only one at the gallery during your designated days.
Create a warm and welcoming environment through professional and friendly customer interactions.
Answer questions and assist customers as their needs arise.
Complete sales transactions.
Wrap artwork for travel or shipment both large and small pieces.
Sustain the look and feel of the gallery space, restock as products sell.
Work on piecemeal projects for the studio as needed when it’s slower.
Open and close the gallery at specific designated times.

The ideal candidate will have:

The ability to work independently and communicate questions and needs.
Experience in customer service and retail.
Flexible schedule that will allow weekend shifts.
An outgoing personality that is people oriented, friendly and helpful.
Computer skills to run and trouble shoot an IPad and Square register.

An outgoing personality with customer service and retail skills are important. Creative or art experience isn’t necessary, but a willingness to learn is important. A strong interest in art or design or interior design is helpful. Being punctual, self-directed, and able to make decisions quickly when customers have questions is important.

Please send a resume or work history and a cover letter outlining your fit for the position to becca@fireoftheheartgallery.com. Or stop by the gallery, say hello, and drop off a copy of your resume or work history and your cover letter.

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Studio Assistant Job Description

I am the artist and owner of Fire of the Heart Gallery. All the products the gallery sells are made in my home studio in Maxwelton Valley in Clinton (or created at the gallery by the Gallery Associates).

This is a part time position that is expected to be 1-2 days per week. Hours are expected to be about 7 hours per day, scheduling will depend on need. This is an on-site position and not a work from home position. Starting pay is $20 per hour with sick time and an employee discount offered. This is a non-exempt position, that is not expected to have overtime. For the right candidate, this position could cross train with the Gallery Associate position as a fill in at the gallery when needed. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Duties:

Creating components of the DIY kits and assembling kits.
Framing and processing large, medium, and small original pieces of art.
Printing and matting prints, packaging cards, and binding handmade journals.
Hand felting wool to form leaves and flowers for our original bouquets.
Assembling and finishing flowers and stems.
Receiving and unpacking raw materials.
Organizing work areas.
This position requires carrying boxes as heavy as 25 pounds up and down stairs. The studio is on the second floor.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience using your hands, dexterity, coordination and hand strength is vital.
Ability to follow directions, work independently, and ask questions when needed.
Can-do attitude, willing to try things.
Computer skills including Word, Excel and a bonus would be Photoshop.

Art experience is not necessary, although a willingness to learn is vital. Ability to work with your hands in a variety of ways is a must. Attention to detail, and the fortitude to do repetitive, sometimes boring work while following strict standards. The tasks in the studio are varied and change over time, the above list is a sampling.