January 2023
THE RICKARDS GALLERY
AVAILABLE GALLERY POSITION
JOB TITLE
General Manager of The Rickards Gallery
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for management, operation & presentation of The Rickards Gallery in coordination with The Frame Shop and The Open Door Venue.
HOURS/SALARY
FULL TIME starting @ 42k/year
Full benefits / Flexible schedule / Room for growth / PTO / Shift meal & drink
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
GALLERY
CUSTOMER SERVICE / SALES
- Primary point of contact and first person to greet each guest & ensure all feel welcome
- Being knowledgeable & educated so all questions can be answered
- Engaging people as they walk through the gallery space
- Full understanding of policies & procedures to best assist each customer and every transaction
- Offering any/all available information, services or accommodations to encourage sales
INVENTORY
- Maintaining inventory & backstock for successful gallery curation
- Dan Rickards
- Consigned artists
- Wholesale items
- Merchandize
- Supplies
- Receiving new inventory and inputting/uploading into Google Sheets, Square & Squarespace
- Daily monitoring of current inventory
EVENTS
- Coordinating with TOD for at least one event/month
- Creating content for promotions in print, on web & on social
- Documenting events & archiving content for future reference
ARTISTS
- Communicating sales, venue updates, customer feedback & inventory needs
- Facilitating new artwork drop offs & old artwork returns
- Coordinating monthly featured shows & dinners
FRAMING SHOP
FRAMING / STRETCHING
- Basic understanding of how frame shop operates to ensure proper customer service with orders
- Design interfacing with customers and ability to use framing software
- Communicating turnaround times & honoring deadlines
- Coordinating framing needs with Framing Manager
OTHER JOB EXPECTATIONS
-Investing in company vision/mission & core values
- Communicating all necessary information to team members to promote gallery success
- Participation in team gatherings, events & mandatory meetings
- Awareness of sales, budgets & goals
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Management experience
- Trustworthy & honest
- Punctual & dependable
- Artistic & creative
- Positive & excited
- Confident & self sufficient
- Strong time management
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Strong people skills
- Leadership/team motivated & independently motivated
- Basic computer skills (Square, Squarespace, Google)
- Basic social media & marketing knowledge
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Someone who is passionate about art, skilled in craft, cares deeply about a job well done & feels positively challenged with the demands of a management position.
THE OPEN DOOR & THE RICKARDS GALLERY
OBJECTIVE / VISION / MISSION / CORE VALUES
OPERATING OBJECTIVE
Our objective is to provide our guests with the highest quality products and service in such a way that supports and pairs well with fine arts. We desire to create a dynamic environment in which a well-developed, professional staff has fun while accomplishing organizational and personal goals. We continually strive to be an efficient and growth-oriented organization while maintaining our ability to be flexible and adaptive to the needs and desires of our guests and staff.
VISION STATEMENT
Inviting you to stay a while and make a memory.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Open Door is a family owned and operated fine art gallery, restaurant and boutique venue. We are revered for creating memorable experiences that showcase beautiful art, food, wine and spirits, while providing genuine care and hospitality for our community, visitors and friends. We invite everyone to feel welcome and inspired.
CORE VALUES & ASPIRATIONS
Community - Our team cares for and is invested in our village. From supporting local non-profits, volunteering at schools, and shopping local - we desire to know the people we serve.
Experience - The Open Door Venue is a place where we are constantly striving to awaken the senses. From seeing exquisite artwork displayed, to feeling welcomed by our engaging team members, to hearing enjoyable music - all while indulging in the enticing tastes and smells from our beautiful menu. We invite our guests to stay a while, and make a memory.
Sustainability - The Open Door Venue is always striving to provide a sustainable work environment. From creating schedules that support family values and prioritize higher education, to offering competitive wages and mindful benefits. We believe "generosity fosters generosity.
Teamwork - Our team values learning and growing. We encourage everyone to understand each other by facilitating multifaceted, crossover positions, allowing each team member to support each other and supporting the value of every working part of the venue.
Relationship - Our team has fun together! We enjoy gathering our families and friends outside of work for activities, celebrations and shared meals.
Respect - Our team values and encourages mutual respect, exemplified by how they care for one another, our customers and the venue. This shared admiration creates a joy filled work environment.
Thank you for considering becoming a part of our team. We look forward to working with you. Cheers!
- Leadership & Management