Gallery Assistant
General Summary:
PRIMITIVE Inc, a leading retailer in tribal art, antiques and
cultural objects, is looking for a part-time or full-time Gallery Assistant to
work in-house at our Jefferson Street office. This position will be responsible
for answering phones, and introducing visitors to the space and artworks within.
PRIMITIVE’s brick and mortar location in the West Loop functions greatly as a
resource for educating designers and potential clients on the many products we
carry, which is often rich with cultural history. Duties include assisting with
company events, production of internal product development, as well as acting
as liaison for the Sales team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Answering phones
- Greeting visitors and giving tours
- Assisting gallery owners with events
and internal projects
- Coordinating with the Sales team
Qualifications:
–REQUIRED–
- Candidate required to work a minimum of 20 hours/ week (3 days/ week) at our Jefferson
Street location.
- Completed or currently pursuing 4-Year degree
in Art/Architecture/Hospitality or related field
- Strong verbal/communication skills
- Acute attention to detail
- A team player, but also comfortable working
with limited supervision
- Exceptional organizational skills;
ability to multitask and prioritize to meet strict deadlines
- Must be flexible and able to adapt at
a moment’s notice
- Ability to work in a high-energy, fast
paced environment
* IMPORTANT – this job may require
lifting up to 50 lbs.
–RECOMMENDED–
- Gallery experience or knowledge in
Art/Art History/Antiques a plus
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
(Word, Excel, etc.) a plus
- Experience in a retail environment a
plus
To apply to this job please submit resume and cover letter to: Alex
Hiltgen at alex@beprimitive.com