Position Summary
High Frequency Arts is seeking a Chief Gallery Operator “CGO” for our Fishers, Indiana location opening Fall 2018 in the Downtown Nickel Plate District. The ideal candidate must be a proven Rockstar talent that has a passion for contemporary art, ready to make a change and brings to the table the desired experience and work ethic necessary to succeed. As the CGO it is also important that they have a broad-based network – inclusive of artists, designers, collectors and potential clients. The CGO is the master organizer, our gallery promoter, floor sales rep, event planner & host. `
Essential Job Responsibilities
Logistics
- Coordinating events and exhibits in collaboration with the HFA owner & lead curator
- Managing customs, transport and shipping of artwork
- Identifying and partnering with frame shops for gallery and client needs
- Oversite of the installation of exhibits & event planning including opening nights, art fairs, private viewings and private events
- Retail gallery inventory procurement, inventory management, merchandising and sales
- Assisting with art consulting practice projects and logistics as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Communication, Marketing & Sales
- Partnering with the owner establishing and developing the HFA artist network and affiliates
- Managing agreements and contracts with artist and their affiliates
- Building and managing the HFA database of contacts (clients, collectors, prospects and artist)
- Creating HFA invitations and promotional materials for the exhibitions
- Managing the gallery social media and promotions with marketing partners
- Partnering with owner organizing tuning up podcast, blogs and interviews
- Organizing press kits for art exhibits and gallery events
- Managing daily communication with visitors, distributors, artist, suppliers and buyers
- Problem solve, consult, pipeline build & sell art & HFA portfolios of services
- Maintaining an archive and dossier of events and art sales
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Art Management, Art Education, Art History or Interior Design preferred
- Art Gallery, interior design or cultural institutional experience
- Retail management, sales or merchandising experience-art, fashion, boutique, collectables preferred
- You are a natural host and event planner- planning, promotion & project management experience
- A trendsetter-well versed in contemporary art and cultural trends
- Must demonstrate a high level of ownership, accountability and initiative in your work
- Outstanding communication skills (written, oral, and listening)
- High level of time management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated personal & financial stewardship, care, conservancy, planning, attention, upkeep, and management of financial resources
- Professional, service oriented and comfortable when engaging and building relationships with the public, artist and client base
- Tech Savvy-proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products -Excel, Microsoft Word and/or Google Office suite products
- Be Passionate, entrepreneurial and dedicated to success
- Must be willing, reliable and available to work weekdays, rotating evenings hours and weekends (Saturday) because that’s when the action happens
- Demonstrated Rockstar employment track record, armed with references
www.highfrequencyarts.com
Send resumes electronically to:
Attn: Open-HFACGO2018
info@highfrequencyarts.com
317-585-ARTS