Cruise Ship Art Sales AssociateAuctioneer Apprenticeship US applicants

Park West Gallery; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Paid training

Flexible work conditions

Job summary

A leading art dealer seeks passionate individuals for an Art Sales Associate position aboard ships, offering a unique career path to Gallery Director and Auctioneer. Successful candidates will engage guests with art, support auctions, and set up gallery events while traveling internationally. No art degree is necessary—training and mentorship are included. Compensation starts at $1,000 per week with uncapped performance pay, making potential earnings from $50,000 to over $300,000. All roles are independent contractor positions with non-traditional benefits.

Qualifications

• No art degree required.
• Ability to lift and move framed artwork up to 50 lbs.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests during the art-buying experience.
• Support live art auctions and host gallery events.
• Set up exhibitions and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Strong English communication

Engagement with art

Customer service

Job description

Launch your sales career at sea

Turn your passion for art and people into a career at sea with Park West Gallery, the world's largest art dealer. Step into a paid, apprenticeship-style career track that grows your career from Art Sales Associate → Shipboard Gallery Director → Art Auctioneer. You'll learn live-event selling, build stage presence, and lead gallery operations—while traveling the world. No art degree required. Training & mentorship provided.

What you'll do

• Engage guests and guide them through the art-buying experience

• Support live art auctions and host vibrant gallery events onboard

• Set up beautiful exhibitions and collaborate with a high-energy team

• Deliver polished guest service in a fast-paced, multicultural setting

Your growth path

Associate → Gallery Director → Auctioneer (our highest-earning role), with coaching, real stage time, and clear performance milestones.

New Recruit Onboarding Compensation Offer (IC) — Available in our U.S., Canada, UK, and Ireland recruiting programs (Independent Contractor)

• Contract minimum guarantee: $1,000 USD per onboard week (during initial active shipboard assignment). Each week you earn whichever is higher: your performance pay or the $1,000 USD /week contract minimum (amounts aren't combined)

• Uncapped performance pay (commissions + bonuses after 30 days)

• Initial earning potential: $50,000–$80,000 USD; earning potential with experience: $100,000–$300,000+ USD

• Engagement is Independent Contractor through third-party staffing agency; contractors manage their own taxes/insurance. Full terms provided upon selection.

• Who can apply now? We welcome applicants worldwide. This onboarding offer is currently available to first-time recruits who reside and complete onboarding in the U.S., Canada, UK, or Ireland. You'll need a valid passport and the ability to obtain required crew/travel visas before embarkation. Independent-contractor engagement; no candidate fees.

Work conditions & disclosures (at a glance)

• Multi-month (3 to 6 months) shipboard rotations with international travel

• Ability to lift and move framed artwork up to 50 lbs (≈23 kg) and stand/walk for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation. A valid seafarer's medical, post-offer, approved by our cruise line partners in conjunction with MLC regulations, is required.

• Travel documents: passport (or ability to obtain) and visas as needed for embarkation

• Post-offer screenings: background check in accordance with the FCRA, and maritime medical clearance through approved providers

• During assignments: onboard accommodations and meals are provided through the cruise program. This is an independent-contractor engagement; no traditional employee benefits are provided.

• Must meet cruise-line embarkation policies by start date (details provided during hiring).

• Strong English communication — shipboard operations are conducted in English.

• All roles are engaged as Independent Contractors through Caribbean Staffing Solutions.

Apply now

To reserve your seat and start your path to Auctioneer, bring your energy, professionalism, and passion for art to the world stage.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

We engage contractors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations for the hiring event and selection process.