Seeking Gallery Manager

Gallery Manager Job Description

Dare Arts is seeking a part-time Gallery Manager at our Manteo, NC headquarters. This person will report to the Executive Director and work side-by-side with the Artistic Director. Key responsibilities include managing the retail gallery, fostering artist relationships, and maintaining member & donor data and relations. The job would entail an average of 25 hours per week. Flexible scheduling during open gallery hours, but will require some Saturdays and Friday evenings. Extra hours will be needed during exhibition opening/event weeks. The position pays $18/hr.

Retail Gallery 

• Establish a welcoming and encouraging environment that promotes art sales.

• Deliver great customer service in person, on the phone, and via email.

• Learn, become an expert in, and train others on our point-of-sale cash register software system.

• Keep track of and replenish all gallery supplies as needed.

• Manage the gallery floor independently with confidence.  

• Hang artwork in both the main gallery and for rotating exhibits every month.

• Become knowledgeable about all activities of Dare Arts - both at the gallery and in the community - to be able to answer customer questions. 

• Plan, set-up, and close-out gallery events.

Artist Relationships

• Work with the Artistic Director on a wide variety of tasks including inventory management, artwork drop-off and pick-up, and scheduling of exhibiting artists.

• Communicate details to artists via emails and phone calls.

Member/Donor Relationships

• Conduct monthly outreach with members about renewals.

• Track & maintain all member/donor data.

• Compose email & handwritten thank you letters to all members/donors.

• Communicate with the Media Director regarding updates needed to member/donor pages on the website.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Google Drive, Docs, & Sheets.

• Lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.

• Work on ladders and use simple hand tools.

• Deliver excellent customer service.

• Lead with organization, strong attention to detail, and follow-through.

• Take a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving with patience, resilience, and a positive attitude.

Ideal Candidate has: 

• A background working in the arts.

• Enthusiasm for community engagement and making a positive difference.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse groups of people.

• Innovative ideas about art handling and aesthetics.

• A collaborative, creative, and team-oriented spirit.

• Experience with Canva & Little Green Light database. 

About Dare Arts

Located on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, Dare County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity. Dare Arts operates a fine arts and craft gallery for emerging and established artists, providing a constantly rotating exhibit of local & regional art. The gallery is located in the historic 1904 Dare County Courthouse, located at 300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue in downtown Manteo, NC.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Executive Director Jessica Sands at DareArtsInfo@gmail.com with Gallery Manager as the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until November 20.