We’re Hiring: Gallery Gift Shop Coordinator
Location: Castlegar, BC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $23–$25/hour
Reports To: Executive Director
Are you passionate about the arts, customer service, and community engagement? Do you have a flair for retail and a love for culture? We’re looking for a Gallery Gift Shop Coordinator to join our team!
This full-time position is at the heart of our gallery—connecting visitors with local art, supporting exhibitions and events, and coordinating the day-to-day operations of our vibrant gift shop. If you’re detail-oriented, personable, and excited about arts and culture, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Gift Shop Operations
- Provide a warm, professional welcome to all guests as the first point of contact.
- Manage sales, inventory, and merchandise sourcing, with a focus on local artists and artisans.
- Operate POS systems and handle daily transactions.
- Design creative and seasonal product displays.
- Track and report sales trends to support retail strategy.
- Work with artists and curators to coordinate safe handling and display of artworks.
Gallery & Program Support
- Welcome and inform guests about current and upcoming exhibitions.
- Help maintain clean and organized gallery spaces.
- Monitor visitor conduct to ensure safety and protect artwork.
- Assist with exhibition installs/deinstalls, workshops, and events.
Administrative & Visitor Services
- Use MS 365 and accounting software (Sage) to organize tasks and records.
- Manage phone, email, and in-person visitor inquiries with professionalism.
- Schedule meetings, take minutes, and assist with report and grant writing.
- Maintain accurate records for inventory and consignment items.
- Support fundraising, promotions, and exhibition openings.
- Update social media, website, and printed materials with current gift shop and gallery info.
- Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director and Curator.
- Ensure safety and accessibility standards are met.
What You Bring
- Minimum 2 years post-secondary education in business administration, arts management, or related field.
- Experience in retail, gallery/museum environments, or arts organizations.
- Strong merchandising, marketing, and visual display knowledge.
- Confidence using POS systems, inventory software, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with social media and basic graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe).
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
- Positive, friendly, and professional attitude.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- A clear criminal record check is required upon hire.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to kootenaygallery@telus.net. Job will remain open until position is filled.
Join us in celebrating local creativity and creating meaningful visitor experiences. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
For a full job description, please download the following PDF:
https://www.kootenaygallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Gallery-Coordinator.pdf