Front of House Assistant
Troy House Art Foundation
We are looking for a passionate while experienced colleague that works in the reception of our art space, managing our contacts (including technicians and PR firms) and dealing with various visitors and workers to the space.
ROLE
Assistant and Front of House assistant
Location: Vauxhall, London
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: Hourly rate of £20-£45 per hour, Work 16 hours a week (Working days negotiable)
Availability: Immediately
RESPONSIBILITIES
Item 1: Coordinating essential PR marketing activities of the Foundation, including liaising with PR firms, managing and develop email marketing campaigns to support the Foundation.
Item 2: Managing social media activities for the Troy House Art, developing the organisation’s brand in the digital space and driving engagement and social participation.
Item 3: Organising all day-to-day space activities including Front-of-House duties and general venue maintenance
Item 4: Coordinating and overseeing the works our technicians and related agencies.
Item 5: Front of house event support including registration, checking event set up and client liaison
Item 6: Diary management to maximise meeting / event capacity
Item 7: Opening and closing of the venue, exhibition and AV switch on/off
Item 8: Provide knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and professional customer service to all visitors to the building
Item 9: Carry out daily checks on all spaces, ensuring they are safe, secure, clean, tidy and fully functional and that high standards of presentation are being met and adhered to at all times
Item 10: Liaison with contacts of the foundation, including galleries and other foundations.
Item 11: Liaison and meet regularly with the Director’s Assistant on progress of their works.
REQUIREMENTS
Item 1: Background in Fine Art / History of Art.
Item 2: Previous experience within galleries or art organisations
Item 3: Clear and effective communication skills, both oral and written
Item 4: Ability to follow tasks through to completion
Item 5: The ability to prioritise effectively, managing a busy diary and varied workload to meet demands and deadlines
Item 6: A flexible approach in terms of work, changes and participation
Item 7: Ability to work flexibly as required including occasional evening and weekend working hours
Item 8: Be self-motivated, creative, detail-oriented and efficient.
Item 9: Good time management skills. Ability to manage competing workloads and remain calm under pressure
Item 10: The ability to work to your own initiative as well as in a team
Item 11: Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
Item 12: Bonus: Have worked in Galleries and Art organisations before
Item 13: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
APPLICATIONS
A resume clearly outlining your skills, academic qualifications and employment experience
A cover letter demonstrating how your experience, skill and qualification match the requirement of the role
Please send the above documents in Chinese or English to zuizui.yang@troyhouseart.org
with “Name + Front of House” indicated in the email subject. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.