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Type : Full-time (Part-time may be considered)
Working Hours :
Wednesday to Saturday: 12:00–19:00 (with 1 hour break)
Sunday: 12:00–17:00
Candidates who lack Shopify experience or a background in the arts may be offered a 1–3 month training internship, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance.
Smolensky Gallery is an independent contemporary art gallery based in Manchester’s Spinningfields district. We represent emerging and established artists across painting, sculpture, digital media. The gallery supports a dynamic curatorial programme and offers advisory and framing services. Our mission is to challenge local norms and foster a vibrant, international art dialogue.
Manage daily correspondence (especially emails) and incoming inquiries
Handle filing, digital archiving, invoices, and artwork logistics
Schedule appointments and meetings with artists, clients, and vendors
Assist with installation, event planning, and exhibition preparation
Use Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets) effectively
Help maintain the gallery website and online shop (Shopify)
Support exhibition text, labels, and light content creation
Candidate Requirements (with Screening Criteria)
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
* Education
– Bachelor’s degree or higher
– Preferred disciplines: Art History, Arts Administration, Cultural Management, Media, English, Design, Marketing, or other relevant fields
* Language
– Native-level English fluency is required
– Must be able to draft professional emails, reports, and exhibition texts
* Experience
– Minimum 6 months of relevant work or internship experience
– Gallery, museum, exhibition, or e-commerce (Shopify) experience preferred
– Shopify experience is a strong advantage; if not, must show willingness and ability to learn during the internship period
Applicants without Shopify or arts experience may be invited to join a 1–3 month paid training internship, where they will:
Learn gallery workflows and documentation
Assist in day-to-day operations and customer service
Receive training on Shopify, exhibition prep, and logistics
Successful interns will be evaluated and may transition to a permanent position.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £12.6 per hour + commission pay
Hands-on experience with exhibitions, artists, and collectors
Opportunity to grow into senior roles in administration or curation
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short Cover Letter to:
️ Applications submitted via other methods or email addresses will not be considered.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative
* Industries
Retail Art Dealers
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