Tang Contemporary Art Bangkok is looking for an energetic, collaborative, and well- organized full-time Gallery Assistant to join our fun, talented and hardworking team to join immediately. Though an entry-level position, the candidate should have at least one-year of work, internship or volunteer experience working with a team, and have great curiosity and enthusiasm to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
The candidate shall learn and also be responsible for tasks in areas of daily gallery operations and administration, exhibition logistics, marketing and sales.
Daily gallery / office operations:
– Open, close and maintain the gallery to ensure safety of artworks and cleanliness of the space.
– Greet and welcome visitors politely, enthusiastically and professionally in a knowledgeable and well-prepared manner.
– Ad-hoc tasks and administrative duties: Answering emails and phone calls, preparing paperwork as needed, such as application forms in relation to gallery events and exhibitions, and research.
– Check inventory of office supplies and materials, reporting to HR/Finance.
– Assist with checking and maintaining inventory of artworks in the warehouse – be responsible for updating online databases as necessary and being well informed and knowledgeable about the gallery’s artists and artworks.
PR & Marketing Administration:
– Maintaining good PR and media relationships, as well as working to expand the gallery’s reach / presence and media relations further.
– Prepare press materials such as exhibition related texts, press releases / press kits, invitations and outreach emails and presentations, as well as post-exhibition or monthly PR reports.
– Monitor social media performance and statistics, evaluate, report, and improve online presence and engagement.
– Maintain gallery’s platforms with most updated exhibition and artwork information, such as: WIX (website), Artsy, DOME, Ocula, etc.
Sales / Client Relationship:
*All staff members are eligible to make sales and receive standard commission when available.
– Coordinate process of sales and post-sales (including delivery) and provide the best possible customer service through excellent communication in the process.
Exhibitions / Logistics:
– Assist with installation of artworks, unpacking or packing of artworks, and lighting if needed
– Assist with research for the gallery as needed, including and not limited to outsource suppliers for shipping, lighting, etc., or about artists and exhibitions
– Work with the team to organize, coordinate, prepare and set up for exhibition openings
Requirements:
– Degree / BA in business, marketing, journalism or art-related field is required
– Thai nationality or existing Thai working permit necessary
– Fluency in both written and spoken English and Thai is necessary
– Excellent communication skills is necessary
– Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus
– Fluency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Adobe, and social media platforms is necessary
– A love for art and culture or knowledge in contemporary arts is a ideal
– Working or equivalent experience in marketing or sales is ideal
Qualities we look for:
– A flexible team player with the ability to multitask and do what it takes to meet deadlines is a must
– Must be curious, observant, willing to learn, adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment
– Must be a self-starter, outgoing, enthusiastic, responsible and detail oriented
– Ability and desire to seek out and propose new ideas, opportunities, and collaborations are a plus
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please send a cover letter and CV with expected salary to: [email protected]
For more information, please come speak with us or email us.
