Art assistant job description
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Example art assistant requirements on a job description
Art assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in art assistant job postings.
Sample art assistant requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, Art Administration or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in art-related activities.
- Demonstrable knowledge of art materials, techniques and principles.
- Strong understanding of contemporary art trends.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Sample required art assistant soft skills
- Creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Art assistant job description example 1
Heritage Auctions art assistant job description
Job DescriptionAre you efficient with keen attention to detail?
Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 40 different auction categories including, Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
LOCATION:
South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the presentation of consignment items which includes sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. This position will help unpack, tag, and enter property information into database and assist with client pickups after auctions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 40 different auction categories including, Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
LOCATION:
South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the presentation of consignment items which includes sorting, heavy lifting, cleaning, and labeling. This position will help unpack, tag, and enter property information into database and assist with client pickups after auctions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Pre-auction tasks
- Enter item information into the computer system accurately
- Ensure all items are imaged on time
- Prepare (sort, clean, and label) items for auction
- Must be comfortable with day to day heavy lifting of antique furniture
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Post-auction tasks
- Prepare orders for shipping in compliance with established procedures
- Ship orders immediately after auctions.
- Process and forward items remaining onsite until payments are received
- Inform supervisors of any discrepancies or issues
- Other duties may be assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 1+ years of related experience, preferred
- Interest in Fine and Decorative Arts
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Outlook and Excel
- Ability to multitask and pay great attention to detail
- Individuals must be comfortable lifting to 50 pounds.
- Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Art assistant job description example 2
College of Lake County art assistant job description
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Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number Stu00984
Position Title Community Art Assistant- FWS
Department CommArts/Hum/Fine Arts Div
Position Type Student
Job Family
Job Summary
Community Art Assistants support the Community Art and Engagement Coordinator, Katrina Davis-Salazar. They are mentors to youth attending the workshops, creative contributors, and active assistants before, during, and after all workshops. There are a total of eight "Artist to Artist" Community Engagement Workshops (four youth workshops and four adult workshops) throughout the school year. In addition to helping facilitate community engagement, this position also offers unique work opportunities, arts enrichment, and community engagement experience to the student worker. In kind, as CLC students, you offer another layer of community connection to our programs. At our adult "Artist to Artist" events, student workers will serve as assistants to the coordinator and guest artists. Student workers will help plan "E.A.S.E." themes, techniques, and projects, serving as mentors, visiting artists, and assistants to the coordinator in all aspects. Peer mentors must uphold CLC values of excellence, integrity, unity, purpose, compassion, and inclusion.
Required Qualification
+ Possess art skills. It is preferred that applicants have taken at least one CLC art class or can demonstrate a similar background/education. Art or Digital Media and Design major preferred, but not necessary. A student with an interest in and dedication to equity & inclusion AND community arts engagement is preferred.
+ Must be kind, positive, have good eye-contact (or similar skill such as head-nodding or smiling), be able to answer basic questions, and provide a welcoming environment to diverse Waukegan youth and artists, CLC students and employees, and community members.
+ Must be a multi-tasker, problem-solver, self-starter, and have good organizational skills.
+ Must be reasonably flexible with their schedules throughout the week. Be able to attend eight weekday (usually on Wednesday or Thursday, but this may vary) evening workshops and prioritize these events in their schedules as they are added to the calendar. Work schedule may be sporadic.
+ Must be able to work with program leader before, during, and after workshops, as well as independently on small projects.
+ Assist in designing projects and coming up with themes, creative ideas, and solutions.
+ Be able to move medium-weight boxes and label, sort, and organize supplies.
+ Record content at workshops for social media.
+ Give positive feedback, encouragement, and basic art assistance to workshop participants.
+ Demonstrate art projects to a group of up to 24 students at workshops.
+ Assist in curating and hanging artwork for culminating exhibits.
2.0 GPA and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours in the fall is required.
Federal Work Study eligibility is required.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Date
Special Instructions Summary
Pay Rate $12.00
Location Grayslake
Total Hours per week 1-20
Work Schedule
As needed and available. Position runs through the end of the academic year.
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Are you currently enrolled in six (6) credits or more for the Fall Semester?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Class Schedule
+ Availability Schedule
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter
Posting Details
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number Stu00984
Position Title Community Art Assistant- FWS
Department CommArts/Hum/Fine Arts Div
Position Type Student
Job Family
Job Summary
Community Art Assistants support the Community Art and Engagement Coordinator, Katrina Davis-Salazar. They are mentors to youth attending the workshops, creative contributors, and active assistants before, during, and after all workshops. There are a total of eight "Artist to Artist" Community Engagement Workshops (four youth workshops and four adult workshops) throughout the school year. In addition to helping facilitate community engagement, this position also offers unique work opportunities, arts enrichment, and community engagement experience to the student worker. In kind, as CLC students, you offer another layer of community connection to our programs. At our adult "Artist to Artist" events, student workers will serve as assistants to the coordinator and guest artists. Student workers will help plan "E.A.S.E." themes, techniques, and projects, serving as mentors, visiting artists, and assistants to the coordinator in all aspects. Peer mentors must uphold CLC values of excellence, integrity, unity, purpose, compassion, and inclusion.
Required Qualification
+ Possess art skills. It is preferred that applicants have taken at least one CLC art class or can demonstrate a similar background/education. Art or Digital Media and Design major preferred, but not necessary. A student with an interest in and dedication to equity & inclusion AND community arts engagement is preferred.
+ Must be kind, positive, have good eye-contact (or similar skill such as head-nodding or smiling), be able to answer basic questions, and provide a welcoming environment to diverse Waukegan youth and artists, CLC students and employees, and community members.
+ Must be a multi-tasker, problem-solver, self-starter, and have good organizational skills.
+ Must be reasonably flexible with their schedules throughout the week. Be able to attend eight weekday (usually on Wednesday or Thursday, but this may vary) evening workshops and prioritize these events in their schedules as they are added to the calendar. Work schedule may be sporadic.
+ Must be able to work with program leader before, during, and after workshops, as well as independently on small projects.
+ Assist in designing projects and coming up with themes, creative ideas, and solutions.
+ Be able to move medium-weight boxes and label, sort, and organize supplies.
+ Record content at workshops for social media.
+ Give positive feedback, encouragement, and basic art assistance to workshop participants.
+ Demonstrate art projects to a group of up to 24 students at workshops.
+ Assist in curating and hanging artwork for culminating exhibits.
2.0 GPA and enrollment in at least 6 credit hours in the fall is required.
Federal Work Study eligibility is required.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Date
Special Instructions Summary
Pay Rate $12.00
Location Grayslake
Total Hours per week 1-20
Work Schedule
As needed and available. Position runs through the end of the academic year.
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Are you currently enrolled in six (6) credits or more for the Fall Semester?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Class Schedule
+ Availability Schedule
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024