Thank you for your interest in the Shemer Art Center!
The Shemer Art Center is a vibrant, non-profit art center located in one of the first homes built in Arcadia. Its scenic setting and historic charm provide a unique setting in which visitors can explore and enjoy visual arts programming through classes, workshops, lectures, exhibitions and events. For children, a variety of art activities are offered year-round, including After-School Art Classes, Summer Camps and Family Fun Nights. Venue rentals are also available for weddings, board retreats, private parties, and custom classes. An on-site gift shop and outdoor sculpture garden offer one-of-a-kind works of art for sale, which foster the Shemer Art Center’s mission to support and showcase Arizona artists.
Current open positions include:
GIFT SHOP SPECIALIST
The Shemer Art Center is seeking an experienced and energetic team member who interacts well with the public and is able to share the positive energy of our already dynamic art organization and team to join us as Gift Shop Specialist. The Gift Shop Specialist will oversee ongoing operations of the Shemer Art Center’s gift shop, which includes:
- meeting with artists to update and maintain artist inventories;
- interacting with customers, including greeting and helping facilitate sales;
- creating displays and overseeing the merchandising of artist works in both the gift shop and lobby bookcase;
- drafting and sending out artist correspondence (thank you notes, meeting scheduling, requests for artwork, submission notifications, and monthly updates, etc.)
- assisting with bi-annual gift shop submissions from new artists;
- creating signage and pricing labels;
- keeping track of gift shop supplies;
- reviewing monthly reports and artist payments;
- soliciting and organizing gift shop volunteers; and
- as needed, attending and assisting at exhibition openings and events.
Position Skills and Experience:
- energetic, friendly and outgoing
- effective verbal and written communications
- fine art knowledge
- retail or gallery art sales experience
- merchandising and display experience
- MAC computers (Apple), Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Apple email
Terms of Employment:
- Hourly, non-benefited position, 10-15 hours per week (one or two weekdays and Saturdays), plus additional hours as needed for exhibition openings and events.
- Rate: TBD, based on experience.
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal days.
Background and reference verifications will be requested.
All interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to startuphr@hrpivot.com. All submissions will be responded to, and interviews will be set up with candidates moving forward, after a review process has been completed.
As a non-profit organization, we also continuously encourage and respond to volunteer and intern inquiries!
Thank you for your interest!
