Job Posting

Gallery Manager

Job Description:  

Catherine Couturier Gallery is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Gallery Manager with a combination of artistic awareness, interpersonal skills, and practical abilities. As the gallery manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the gallery and the organization of an ongoing special project. You will have responsibility for the sales and marketing areas of running an art gallery and will communicate directly with artists and collectors under the direction of the owner/director. The position is multi-faceted and requires, above all, a strong attention to detail. 

Responsibilities: 

Design and Project Management

  • Managing an ongoing commercial project from start to finish.
  • Assisting with the creation/selection of artwork.
  • Maintaining a digital asset library and preparing files for production.

Logistics

  • Tracking invoices and payment with vendors.
  • Ensuring the installation of the works of arts in the exhibition space.
  • Arranging for their transport and storage.
  • Managing a highly detailed inventory on Artsystems database.

PR and communication

  • Providing friendly and well informed information to all visitors.
  • Communicating directly with art collectors and individual artists.
  • Updating the gallery’s website, blog, and exhibition pages. 
  • Writing and distributing press releases and email newsletters.

Sales

  • Coordinating sales with clients.
  • Planning the timely and efficient shipment of sold works.

Skills You Will Need: 

  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Excellent organizational ability 
  • Strong written and oral communication skills 
  • The ability and confidence to deal with a range of people 
  • A flexible and practical approach to daily tasks
  • Team working skills with the ability to work efficiently independently 
  • Administrative and strong computer and telephone skills 
  • Ability and energetic stamina for organizing and setting up exhibitions 
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and database management preferred

Hours of work: 28-35 hrs per week, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday and occasional Saturdays.  

Training will be provided. 

Compensation is commensurate based on experience.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to gallery@catherinecouturier.com