Store Manager/ Gateway Arts

Full-Time Job Opportunity at Gateway Arts

Gateway Arts is a arts-based vocational arts center for individuals with disabilities located in Brookline, MA. Artists have the opportunity to sell their work at the store and gallery on-site. The Store Manager position is open and we are looking for great candidates with creative ideas! This would be a perfect opportunity for someone interested in applying their retail and marketing skills to a great cause. The basic job description can be found here: http://gatewayarts.org/about/professional-opportunities/

Store Manager

Full Time – Tuesday-Saturday

The Gateway Arts Craft Store (Map)

Description: Seeking an energetic, positive and collaborative professional with 3+ years of retail experience with a demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and team player. Must have excellent computer skills and be detail oriented with the ability to multitask. Bachelor’s degree. Art background preferred. Benefits.

Responsibilities: Oversee daily sales of art and craft items for a studio art center attended by 100 artists with disabilities. Maintain onsite and online inventory. Supervise and train retail staff. Provide superior customer service. Maintain facility and execute displays. Prepare cash reports and merchandise orders. Assist with product development. Attend staff and store meetings. The street level store grosses approximately $100K annually. The inventory includes jewelry, woven rugs, clothing items, drawings, paintings, ceramics, scarves, pillows and more.

Respond with cover letter and resume to:

Search Committee
Gateway Arts, a Vinfen service
62 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02445

Or email gatewayarts@vinfen.org with “Store Manager” in the subject line.