Gallery Representative Position
Location: ACCI Gallery, Berkeley, CA
Hours: 15-25 hours per week. Mondays and Tuesdays Required
Compensation: $19.18 per hour
Supervisor: Gallery Director

About ACCI Gallery
ACCI Gallery is a vibrant cooperative gallery located in the heart of North Berkeley’s Gourmet District. Established in 1959, ACCI is the oldest arts and crafts cooperative west of the Mississippi, providing a dynamic platform for both emerging and established artists. The gallery represents approximately 120 artists working in ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, printmaking, photography, textiles, sculpture, and more. As a member-driven cooperative, ACCI fosters a strong community among artists, patrons, and staff while serving as a premier retail and exhibition space for distinctive arts and crafts.

Requirements:

• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task.
• A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• 1-2 years retail sales experience
• Availability on weekends and evenings for gallery events
• Must have proficiency in Mac OSX and Google Suite, and be generally well-versed in current technology
• Familiarity with social media platforms, experienced posting and sharing to Facebook and Instagram
• Experience with POS and inventory systems
• Must be able to stand for extended hours and able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Educational Background in Art/Art History, or related experience
• Experience with using a Canon camera and lightbox

Responsibilities:

Sales/Customer Relations

• Maintain a warm, clean, and inviting shopping environment for customers
• Make your presence known all around the gallery to prevent shoplifting
• Show knowledge of artwork, artists, and processes so that you can discuss artwork and our artists
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to customer needs and provide appropriate assistance
• Demonstrate knowledge of ACCI events, Membership procedures, and history to customers
• Ensure that the Daily Sales Desk Checklist + Closing Checklist are completed everyday
• Photograph items for our online store, writing product descriptions, and uploading photos to our POS system

Inventory/Artist Relations

• Working with members to add inventory and/or remove inventory via email, and phone
• Understand how to run inventory reports for members to aid them in inventory tracking efforts
• Using POS database to track and manage inventory – Knowledge of POS and Inventory database systems is preferred!

Support Gallery Director

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with the Gallery Director, other Staff, and Member Artists.
• Supervise and train members when they come in for work hours
• Answer phone calls and emails regarding general gallery inquiries, questions from artist members, etc.
• Order supplies

Other

• Assist with gallery events as needed
• Cleaning and organizing: gallery, front desk, stock room, bathroom, windows, shelves, etc.
• Place and adjust artwork as needed
• Administrative and clerical tasks as needed

​How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to info@accigallery.com with the subject line including your first and last name + Gallery Representative