Company:
Campbell River Art Gallery
Details:
COME SHINE AT THE CAMPBELL RIVER ART GALLERY!
Campbell River Art Gallery (CRAG) is currently seeking an energized team player for the position of Operations Manager.
No previous experience in art needed.
You will join a strong, motivated team and support them on a day-to-day basis by creating a well-structured office environment.
You will also assume a leadership role in the area of communications, and the CRAG gift shop and with its team of committed volunteers.
Bring your magic to the CRAG and gain an appreciation of local and Canadian art.
The successful candidate will be a motivated individual with strong administrative skills and a desire to make an impact through their work.
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Operations Manager coordinates the day-to-day work of the CRAG including the gift shop and annual Christmas market.
They provide administrative support and assistance to the Executive Director and manage the office facility.
Project management for exhibitions and programs, maintenance of office systems and supplies, correspondence, and communication, including several aspects of marketing and promotion, media relations and newsletters.
The Operations Manager participates in the coordination of fundraising activities and events
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure the efficient management of the office and implement systems to enhance function, maintain office equipment and serve as a systems troubleshooter;
• Provide public reception, both in-person and telephone;
• Ensure the facility is maintained, clean, safe and comfortable for visitors and staff.
• Maintain the CRAG’s membership, donor and sponsor databases, as well as donor / sponsor acknowledgements and correspondence;
• Occasional financial tasks (banking deposits; bill paying);
• Coordinate and attend CRAG special events including arranging liquor licenses;
• Collect and maintain CRAG statistics (members and volunteers);
• Purchase and maintain supplies; including office, kitchen and cleaning supplies;
• Manage CRAG communications (media releases, media relations, digital and print newsletter, social media);
• Recruit, train, motivate and recognize the achievements of volunteer staff; and schedule and coordinate the work of gift shop volunteers;
• Oversee management of the gift shop by summer students and volunteers, and maintain inventory, merchandising and sales through the POS system;
• Liaise with artists and artisans for the gift shop and the Artisan Market;
• Coordinate the Artisan Market, working with volunteers and all staff on timelines and work plans as well as marketing and display strategies;
• Other tasks as required.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Minimum of 1-2 years recent related experience, including coordinating office activities, providing front-line service;
• Completion of post-secondary education in a related discipline (e.g. business/arts administration) or relevant work experience;
• Strong administrative skills including excellent knowledge of computer programs and proficiency in MS Word and Excel;
• Experience with budgeting and other financial tasks;
• Experience with social media, web, and email;
• Prior retail experience would be an asset;
• Motivated, organized and responsible;
• Capable of multi-tasking and effective time management skills;
• Great attention to detail and accuracy;
• Must undergo successful criminal record check.