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Gallery Manager
Submitted on 18/May/19
Category:
- Arts & Culture
Organization:
Country:
- Europe
Europe:
- Germany
Job Level:
- Management
Contract type:
- Full Time
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Gallery Manager, Tanya Leighton Gallery
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Requirement: Full-time, minimum 2 years
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Tanya Leighton seeks an experienced Gallery Manager to oversee the smooth and efficient operation of the gallery and its programme. A successful candidate will speak both English and German fluently, proving experience of working in a fast-moving office environment. Reporting to the directors, they will fulfill a key role supervising all office and front of house activities as part of a busy team of full and part-time staff.
Candidate specifications:
• Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Gallery Manager or similar position
• A comprehensive understanding of the parameters of working in a commercial gallery
• Ability to support team members and artists in all areas of the production, exhibition and promotion of artwork
• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets.
• Excellent organisational skills with proven experience of staff management
• Confidence to delegate tasks and supervise their progress and timely completion
• Confident independent worker, who follows guidelines and instructions closely without oversight
• Excellent written, copy-editing and presentation skills in both English and German is essential
• Proficiency with Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Experience of managing a cloud-based database system
• Fast learner able to pick-up the operation of new systems in an efficient and timely manner
• Smartly presented with a polite and positive demeanor
• The Gallery Manager will work closely with the Directors, Project Manager, Registrar, Finance Manager, Technician and Gallery Assistants
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Manage the Gallery front of House, ensuring exhibitions are open, running smoothly and gallery spaces always have sufficient staff coverage during opening hours
• Manage all preparations for exhibition openings and events
• Field inquiries from institutions, curators and private clients
• Respond to and fulfill all image and press requests
• Provide general assistance to the Directors and Project Manager
• Update and maintain the gallery archive, database and rolodex
• Field incoming calls in English and German, allocating them to the correct member of staff
• Manage the delegation of office tasks including mail, scanning and filing
• Liaise with external providers and suppliers (internet, phone etc) to arrange repairs and maintenance as necessary
• Collation of presentation documents and files
• Ensure the office is always clean, tidy and most productive
• Ensure stationary and office supplies are maintained
• Attend weekly team meetings and take notes of actions
• Maintain office diary and shared calendar
• Make travel and accommodation bookings for staff, artists and guests
• Project management of off-site events including dinners and parties
• Undertake and supervise any necessary research required
• Prepare schedule and information for visiting artists and guests
• Organise training and induction sessions for new staff members
• Devise and implement the gallery press strategy for each exhibition or event
• Maintain the artist CVs, press packs and portfolios, updating in a timely manner
• Manage all gallery social media channels and public exhibitions listings
• Uphold the gallery standards in all communications, both internal and external
• Support all other members of the team as required