Volunteer Gallery Attendant (Starting Fall 2024)

China Institute Gallery seeks Volunteer Gallery Attendants starting from September 2024. This is a good opportunity to get involved in the non-profit art world and communicate with people who are interested in Chinese art and culture. Ideal candidates will be proactive, friendly and organized, and possess a high attention to detail.

Volunteer attendants will be required to attend a half-day training session for each exhibition, to learn about the artworks and content, as well as Gallery policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Greeting visitors and tracking attendance records during exhibition hours.
Providing information about exhibits and exhibition-related programs to visitors.
Be the first line of Gallery security, ensuring no food, drink or large bags enter the Gallery.
Inviting visitors to fill out surveys before they leave.
Distributing promotion materials.
Assisting gallery staff with mailings or preparation for public events such as lectures and receptions, when needed.
Assisting gallery docents with materials or information, when needed.

Hours

Volunteer Gallery Attendants are expected to make a commitment of at least 1 day per week (10 am – 5 pm) for each exhibition period (minimum 3 months).

The Gallery hour is 10 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week, with extended hours to 8 pm on Thursdays.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to yma@chinainstitute.org

No phone calls please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.