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Gallery Assistant

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We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly voluntary staff aged 16 and over to assist us with a wide variety of tasks at CoCA Toi Moroki. As a member of our team of volunteers you'll primarily be the friendly face greeting our visitors at reception. This role includes front-of-house and administrative duties, fielding general enquiries and gallery minding. There are also opportunities to get involved with hosting after hours events, or with our public programming delivery - ie artist talks and workshops. You don't need gallery experience or in-depth knowledge of art - reliability, a willingness to learn, as well as a love of art and communicating are key attributes. Our cohort is hugely varied, from high school students to retirees, from artists to accountants and scientists - we're a friendly bunch and welcome your unique perspectives. We also welcome those on working holiday visas - conversational English is required, but you're welcome to speak your language to our guests from your part of the world. So if you're 16 or over and want to be part of our CoCA whānau, get in touch! Ideally, we request that you commit to one shift per week of 3.5 hours. Currently CoCA is open Monday - Friday, 10-5pm and weekends 10-3pm, and most shifts are within these hours.

Benefits:
Hands-on experience working in a contemporary public art gallery
Volunteer training sessions
Gain valuable skills in gallery management and customer service
Make connections with likeminded arts lovers and organisations
You will also receive a comprehensive induction and acknowledgment on our website.

To apply please email info@coca.org.nz with a bit of information about yourself and your availability.

Requirements:

A keenness to learn
Excellent communication skills
Interest in the arts
Reliability and integrity

Time commitment:

Longer term - at least one 3.5 hour shift per fortnight.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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