Gallery Associate, On Call

Job Title: Gallery Associate, On Call Classification: Part-time, non-exempt Compensation: $23.50/hr Benefits: Accrued sick pay Location: Principally at 3245 16th Street, San Francisco, with frequent off-site work Schedule: On-call; variable hours up to 10 per month, generally Thursday through Sunday Reports To: Art Sales and Services Coordinator Are you passionate about art and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Join Creativity Explored, a San Francisco nonprofit that partners with people with developmental disabilities to create an artistic, studio-based collective where the creative capacity of any person can flourish. At CE, we place the work, needs, culture, and experience of artists with developmental disabilities at the center of our community, honoring humanity, respecting self-agency, and nurturing creative potential. Named Best Art Gallery and Best Nonprofit, CE is a vibrant, mission-driven organization where your work has real impact. About the Role As Gallery Associate, On Call, you'll be a welcoming presence in CE's gallery and at sales events, providing exceptional customer service during onsite and offsite exhibitions, pop-ups, and openings. You'll run our point-of-sale, keep the sales space safe and inviting, oversee scheduled volunteers, and support the Gallery and Exhibitions Team across retail and sales operations. What You’ll Do Deliver extraordinary customer service and support direct art sales, onsite and off-site Open, operate, and close the gallery following established procedures Support gallery openings and events, including set-up, purchase lines, sales, and closing Assist with pricing, filing art, and product inventory Provide administrative and clerical support, including artwork database updates Oversee scheduled volunteers and maintain a clean, professional sales space Other duties as assigned What You Bring 1+ year of gallery or retail experience A strong connection to CE's mission and ability to advocate for CE artists' self-identified needs Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills Strong data and project management skills Proficiency with Google Suite and basic office practices Excellent customer relations, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with discretion Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds Preferred Fine arts education To Apply Please submit applications through the Careers page on our website. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. PDF format only. No calls, please. Creativity Explored is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and valued. BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, and bilingual/bicultural individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Offers are subject to satisfactory criminal background check clearance and proof of negative TB test results completed within the prior 12 months. Creativity Explored will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $23.50 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Have you ever worked in a retail setting? If so, can you tell us a time you provided outstanding customer service? Please describe your experience working with art exhibits or galleries. Can you talk about how you use digital tools such as google calendar, email, spreadsheets and/or databases to keep organized? Work Location: In person