Overview

Coastal Peoples has an exciting opportunity for a Gallery Associate to join our vibrant Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver.

You will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support. The role will involve customer service, inventory management and various tasks that are crucial to key the daily functioning of the gallery.

Our Gallery can give you the opportunity to experience Indigenous culture in an arts setting. Since 1996, Coastal Peoples Gallery has presented a world class First Nations and Inuit collection, and has brought visitors and collectors together to experience their art and culture in a historic Gastown location.

We’re seeking a self-motivated, super organized and versatile individual with an eye for detail who possesses administration skills and is willing to maintain and oversee various aspects of the gallery while handling specific duties related to inventory management plus daily operations during a flexible work week.

If this sounds like you, then we would be delighted to have you apply.

Responsibilities

Working within a team environment, you would perform key tasks to assist in the performance of the gallery, including:

- Gallery operations and reception duties
- Engage with prospective buyers and clients in person and electronically
- Web site inventory and CRM database management




- Assist with exhibitions and special events
- Perform shipping duties as necessary
- Gallery maintenance and cleanliness

Qualifications:

Requires a confident, dependable individual to contribute enthusiastically and take on key gallery responsibilities within an intimate team environment

Self-motivated, self-reliant multi-tasker capable of working independently and as a part of an integrated team

Sales experience dealing with high-end clientele An interest or specific knowledge in Canadian First Nations’ culture is preferred

Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, etc.

Ability to handle delicate artwork in a professional manner

Experience in maintaining a client database and/or web site is an asset

Experience in corporate B2B sales and/or events management is an asset

Flexible weekly schedule including some weekends

How to Apply

Please indicate on your submission where you discovered this listing.

Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to our contact page.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted. No phone calls or gallery drop-ins please.

Remuneration is competitive based on experience.

📌 Gallery Associate – Client Relations + Operations (Vancouver)
🏢 Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
📍 Vancouver