Exhibition Attendant Position
Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP)
Wilkinsburg Community Development Corporation (WCDC)
Location: Lohr Gallery, 729 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Hours: Temporary (November 2024–June 2025), Part time (12–5pm Saturdays)
Starting Rate: $15/hr
CDCP is an artist-run/woman-owned business dedicated to building the Pittsburgh arts community by offering accessible, quality art experiences that connect the local and the global, encourage the growth of a local arts economy, and build a diverse arts audience.
The Art All Over program is a collaboration between WCDC and CDCP to transform the WCDC headquarters in the newly renovated Lohr Building into a gallery-level display space. Launched in 2020, the initiative will celebrate and promote the many accomplished artists who live in the Wilkinsburg area.
Position Description:
CDCP is seeking an attendant to help oversee gallery space and welcome visitors to special exhibitions. The position has a specific schedule of Saturday shifts from 12 – 5pm, beginning November 2024 through June 2025 (except for scheduled holiday closures). We are looking for candidates who will help to create a warm and inclusive art space. Some contemporary art knowledge is appreciated along with an interest and involvement with community engagement. Additionally, excellent people and communication skills are necessary, as well as the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Greet customers when they walk through the door and ask if they need assistance
Supervise artwork in the space and maintain a clean and safe environment
Support events and programming in the space
Learn basic biographical information about the artists and their work; actively engage with visitors to answer questions and provide additional information about CDCP, WCDC, or the work in the space
Day to day administrative tasks as assigned
Operate the Square Point-of-Sale app for any artwork sales
Stay attuned to visitor experience and create a welcoming environment
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. You will interact with both the public and artists on a regular basis and should feel very comfortable talking with people
Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined and self-motivated, able to take direction and learn new skills
Able to work independently
Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail
Ability to move and lift artworks up to 40 lbs
Experience with Square Point-of-Sale is a plus
Position is open until filled. To apply, please send the following to CDCP Finance and Operations Director Candace Opper at candace@caseydroege.com
Letter of interest
Resume
