Office Support Assistant (part-time) at Chastain Arts Center

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Responsibilities

  • Assist with point-of-sale transactions through Activenet for purchases of art, supplies, and class registrations.
  • Act as the primary receptionist and point of contact for the public, students, and instructors.
  • Answer phones in the main office for student and public inquiries.
  • Check voicemails, respond to voicemails, and relay messages.
  • Assist with gallery exhibitions and special events, including the intake of artwork, developing exhibition labels, and production of public and private receptions.
  • Set up classrooms for classes.
  • Maintain the sink traps in the studios and monitor throughout the sessions.
  • Perform general facility and studio maintenance on a daily schedule.
  • Maintain supplies inventory and communicate when items need to be reordered.
  • Stock studios, breakroom, and bathroom with supplies.
  • Cover studio tables with paper throughout the session and at the start of a new session.
  • Assist with organizing the digital Shared Drive.
  • Communicate and add figure models inquiring for work in figure classes to the model binder.
  • Curate and update The Shop at Chastain for special exhibits and sessions.
  • Maintain inventory of artwork in The Shop at Chastain and organize sales in Excel for commissions to artists.
  • Update the bulletin board with relevant information.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to all patrons.

Requirements

  • Customer service background required.
  • Ability to work independently and be task-oriented.
  • Well organized and able to focus in a busy environment.
  • Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel, with intermediate computer skills.
  • Ability to work well with the public.
  • Knowledge of art processes, artistic mediums, and some art history is preferred.
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

  • Art majors desirable, but not required.

Benefits

  • \$15/hour pay
  • Part-time work schedule
  • Benefits included as a City of Atlanta employee
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