THE ROLE

To assist with exhibitions and invigilate the gallery spaces, providing excellent service to all visitors. Applicants must be available during gallery opening hours, Wednesday to Friday 2:00pm to 5:00pm and Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Gallery assistants report directly to the Director.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Invigilating Gallery spaces and ensuring that the security of the artworks is not compromised.
• Providing visitors with information about the current exhibitions and all aspects of Blitz including the building and facilities, programme, events, and information about the local area.
• Assisting with exhibition set up and dismantling, basic set up of events, private views and venue hire.
• Assisting with the opening and closing of the gallery.
• Dealing with collections and deliveries.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Essential Criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in, and knowledge of, contemporary visual arts
• Understanding of the aims and objectives of Blitz
• High levels of presentation and professionalism
• Basic technical ability with equipment such as projectors, screens, media players etc

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working at an arts or arts aligned organisation
• Previous gallery or museum work
• Multilingual
• Experience with newsletter software, InDesign and Photoshop

CONDITIONS

• This is a part-time role based on a maximum of 10 hours per week and paid at a fixed hourly rate
• The duration of the job is 1 April to 10 July 2022
• Gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday 2–5pm and Saturday 10am–1pm
• Specific working hours may be adjusted during events and openings

APPLY – deadline 21 March 2022

Interested applicants are to send a CV and covering letter to contact@blitzvalletta.com using the subject Blitz Gallery Assistant.