Job Title: Artist Ambassador (Grantsville)
Classification: Part-Time (average 10 hours/week)
Location: 108 S. 2nd St., Oakland, MD 21550
Reports to: Artistic Programs Manager

Description: The Artist Ambassador is responsible for representing the Garrett County Arts Council (GCAC) and participating artists to the public and for facilitating and conducting sales transactions on their behalf at The Gallery Shop, Too in Grantsville.

Tasks Performed:

1. Acts as an art gallery sales associate and public relations agent on behalf of GCAC and gallery artists and artisans.
2. Greets gallery visitors and engages visitors in conversation.
3. Facilitates and conducts sales transactions using the Clover P.O.S. system.
4. Responds to public inquiries for information pertaining to GCAC and The Gallery Shop/The Gallery Shop, Too activities, GCAC’s purpose and non-profit status, participating artists/artisans, and about community nonprofit arts activities.
5. Assists with submission and exchange of artwork.
6. Records new and returned artwork on the corresponding inventory sheet in clear handwriting.
7. Labels artwork with the corresponding labels once it is inputted into the system.
8. Maintains current and accurate sales records.
9. Assists with GCAC and gallery mailings.
10. Assists in maintaining the overall cleanliness and appearance of The Gallery Shop and/or The Gallery Shop, Too.
11. Organizes displays for new artwork and seasonal artwork.
12. Performs other tasks as required to assist the Executive Director in implementing the policy, procedures, programs, and projects GCAC and The Gallery Shop/The Gallery Shop, Too.

Job Qualifications:

1. At least 16 years of age.
2. Proficiency in the English language.
3. Ability to stand, sit, and lift at least 30lbs.

Job Skills:

• Public relations and personal relationship skills characterized by maturity, friendliness, creativity, enterprise, initiative, commitment, courtesy, discretion, and diplomacy.
• General knowledge and appreciation of the arts.
• Excellent telephone and record keeping skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, to establish priorities, and to conduct multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Creativity to organize displays.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Compensation: $15.00-$15.60/hour

Contact: Please send your CV and resume to info@garrettarts.org.

For more information about the Garrett County Arts Council and our programs, please visit www.garrettarts.org or follow us on Facebook.

All inquiries should be directed to Kathy Beachler at info@garrettarts.org

Please no calls or drop-ins.