Retail Manager
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
25 Caroline Street North
Waterloo, ON N2L 2Y5
www.theclayandglass.ca
Date Posted: August 20, 2014
Status: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Application Deadline: September 15, 2014
Start Date: November 3, 2014
Job Description:
The
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is seeking an experienced retail
professional to assume full responsibility for the management of all
aspects of the Gallery Shop including budgeting and financial controls.
The Retail Manager ensures that the daily operation of the Gallery Shop
is carried out in an ethical, amiable and professional manner that
serves visitors’ needs. This includes sourcing, displaying and promoting
quality contemporary work by Canadian glass, ceramic and enamel artists
as well as hiring, training and overseeing staff. The Retail Manager is
one of five members of senior staff reporting to the Executive
Director.
Requirements:
A
background that includes retail management experience, knowledge of
contemporary Canadian art and craft and hands-on experience in clay
and/or glass is desirable. The Retail Manager must be self-motivated and
well organized and have demonstrated supervisory skills. Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) are
required. The position requires some lifting, bending and carrying
stock. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and
as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Bilingualism would be an
asset.
Additional information:
This
position will be posted until the competition closes on September 15.
Interviews will be scheduled following that date in the hopes that the
successful candidate will be able to start work on or about November 3,
2014. This position offers a salary of $28,000 to $30,000 per annum and a
benefits package. Canadians, permanent residents and/or foreign
nationals with a valid work permit will be given priority consideration.
Please submit a single PDF including a one-page cover letter, résumé
and three references to:
| William D. Poole Executive Director Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery [email protected] |
Organization Description:
With
an emphasis on supporting the work of Canadian ceramic and glass
artists, the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery presents exhibitions that
challenge ideas and perceptions of the definitions of art, craft and
design today. The Gallery’s public programs offer multiple pathways for
engagement with contemporary artworks and art-making practices. The
Gallery Shop is recognized on its own merits as a fine craft gallery,
showing the best of Canadian ceramic and glass work. Housing a
collection of historical and contemporary Canadian ceramic, glass and
enamel art, the Gallery is proud to conserve and promote an active
component of Canada’s rich cultural heritage.
