Part-Time Gallery Assistant

Mek Contemporary

www.mekcontemporary.com

Mek Contemporary is seeking a friendly, organized, and dependable Part-Time Gallery Assistant to support visitor experience and the gallery’s daily operations.

As the first point of contact for many visitors, the Part-Time Gallery Assistant will help create a welcoming and professional environment while assisting with exhibition openings, public programming, scheduling, and general administrative work. This is an on-site, hourly position well suited to someone with strong communication and organizational skills and an interest in contemporary art and cultural programming.

Responsibilities

Visitor Experience

Welcome visitors and serve as a friendly, knowledgeable presence at the gallery’s front desk
Answer general questions about current exhibitions, artists, programs, and gallery operations
Respond to or appropriately direct telephone, email, and in-person inquiries
Help maintain an organized, welcoming, and presentable front-of-house environment
Track visitor attendance and share relevant visitor feedback with gallery staff

Events and Programming

Assist with planning and coordinating exhibition openings, artist talks, and other public programs
Help maintain guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, schedules, and event materials
Communicate with participating artists, speakers, vendors, and guests as directed
Support event setup, guest check-in, and breakdown
Work occasional evening or weekend events with advance notice

Administrative Support

Maintain calendars and assist with scheduling meetings, appointments, and programming
Prepare and organize documents, spreadsheets, contact lists, and internal records
Assist with email correspondence, data entry/CRM, filing, and other general office tasks
Monitor office and visitor-material supplies and communicate restocking needs
Provide general operational support to the gallery team as needed

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Dependability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently
Comfort using email, shared calendars, documents, and spreadsheets
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a visitor-facing environment
Interest in contemporary art, exhibitions, and public programming
Availability for occasional evening and weekend events
Ability to perform the position’s essential physical duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, including remaining seated or standing for extended periods, moving throughout the gallery, assisting with light event setup and breakdown, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds

How to Apply

Please send a resume and a brief note describing your interest in the position to info@mekcontemporary.com with “Part-Time Gallery Assistant” in the subject line.

Mek Contemporary welcomes applicants with a range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to providing an inclusive and respectful environment for staff, artists, and visitors.

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