Description

DDI's Art Gallery Assistant ensures that Main Street Masterpieces promotes the artistic work of the individuals that we support.

Salary Range: $22.95-$27.54/hour

Responsibilities:

• Regularly assess the art gallery to ensure it’s clean, and looks presentable to the public

• Conduct regular audits of art inventory

• Label and maintain art gallery inventory database

• Assume key responsibility for the sale of artwork at the gallery. This will include maintaining an active catalog of all pricing for pieces in the gallery and management of inventory as a result of purchase transactions.

• Maintain all purchase transactions and ensure proper accounting records at all times. Responsible for following departmental protocols to ensure all sale money is properly safeguarded and transported to Finance.

• Gather sign in sheets from responsible parties, review and place in binder. Communicate any missed openings to the Recreation Coordinator

• Review sign-ups for newsletter, add to database of art gallery mailing list

• Assist with the planning of upcoming gallery events

• Provide training and assistance to groups opening up the gallery

• Provide ongoing art instruction to groups visiting the gallery

• Ensure that all art work is displayed properly (hung straight)

• Ensure that responsibility check off sheets are available at all times to groups opening the gallery

• Ensure website is on at all times and made available to visitors

• Work with Recreation Coordinator to ensure website is current and maintained

• Provide a pleasant greeting to any and all visitors to the gallery and inform them of upcoming events

• Ensure gallery lighting is maintained and any repairs/cleaning is requested in a timely manner

  Qualifications:

• HS Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Arts or related programs, preferred.

• Willingness to travel to multiple sites

• Ability to model recreational activities being taught as part of the job responsibilities

• Desire and ability to work with the DD/ID population

  Essential Physical Demands:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

• Must be able to able to lift , bend, twist, carry a minimum of 35 lbs

• Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet

• Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet

• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend

• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.