Gallery Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Donaghmore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established art gallery in Donaghmore is seeking a Gallery Assistant to support daily operations, including customer service, managing payments, and social media updates. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a clean driving license, and an interest in art. This temporary position offers flexible hours with a salary of £7.55 to £12.21 per hour depending on age and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail and customer service.
• Strong interest or background in arts appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Manning the art gallery, assisting customers both in-person and online.
• Handling payments for art items.
• Posting products and offers on social media.
• Delivering artworks and managing stock.
• Maintaining an organized gallery space.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to handle cash and card payments

Physically capable of carrying out manual work

Full clean driving licence

Social Media skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Interest in art and antiques

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: JIM MCKEE ART GALLERYAs Gallery Assistant, the successful applicant will help in the day to day running of the busy Jim McKee Art Gallery, providing retail support, updating social media and website, managing orders, stock and carrying out deliveries.Weekend hours required.

Responsibilities

• Day to day manning of the art gallery, responding to customer enquiries both in person and by email, on pricing and stock availability.
• Taking payments for paintings, prints, antiques and cards.
• Packaging orders and posting them both locally and internationally.
• Invoicing clients for payment.
• Delivering paintings to framers and collecting paintings on request.
• Stocking local distributors (e.g. cafes, craft shops) with cards and prints on request.
• Packing and unpacking van for shows and exhibitions.
• Maintaining a tidy and efficient gallery space.
• Posting products and offers on social media.
• Opening and closing the gallery.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle cash and card payments.
• Physically capable of carrying out manual work (some lifting required).
• Full clean driving licence required.
• Social Media skills - ability to upload photos/video and caption them efficiently.
• Ability to work flexible hours with some weekend work on Saturdays/Sundays when required.
• An interest in art and antiques.

Further Information

The Employer is: JIM MCKEE ART GALLERYJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1740911 Job Sector Media, Print and Design,Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing Area Co Tyrone Location Donaghmore Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 21/10/2025 Closing date 01/12/2025 Worktime 10am - 4pm, Tuesday - Saturday

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025