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 Gift Shop Specialist will report to the Executive Director and work in conjunction to implement the policies and procedures of the Shemer Art Center’s Gift Shop. This includes the administration necessary to assure that the 60+ Arizona artists engaged are professionally represented and that all guests visiting the Shemer Art Center have an outstanding shopping experience. In this position the Gift Shop Specialist will be responsible for:
- Interacting with customers, including greeting, interacting, and helping facilitate sales;
- Assisting with artist restocking, maintaining inventory, and facilitating bi-annual gift shop submissions for new artists;
- Artist communications, volunteer coordination and scheduling;
- Gift shop organizing, merchandising, creation of price tags and signage;
- Maintaining artists contact list and membership status; and
- Reviewing monthly reports and artist payments.
Position Skills and Experience:
- Energetic, friendly, and outgoing
- Knowledge of fine art, with retail or gallery experience
- Merchandising and display expertise
- MAC computer knowledge and experience (Apple), Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Terms of Employment:
- Hourly, Non-benefited position
- 15 hours per week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, 10am – 3pm
- Additional hours when needed for special events and festivals.
- Rate: Hourly, based on experience
- Paid Holidays, Vacation Days, Sick Days, 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!
