Gallery assistant

Visitor service:
To staff the front desk and proactively provide a friendly and inclusive welcome to visitors as they enter Dora House
To support visitors in exploring our exhibitions so that they make the most of their visit
To lead a weekly exhibition tour each Saturday, sharing information about the art, artists and Society
To host our artists coffee mornings at selected times in the exhibition program by preparing coffee/tea and welcoming our members and visitors
To be proactive in ensuring visitors with access concerns feel welcome by making their visit as easy as possible for example, deploying the ramps in advance of their visit, sign posting the availability of wheelchair accessible loos and spaces that can be offered for those requiring a quiet space
To maintain a clean and tidy front desk and gallery spaces
To encourage visitors to keep in touch with the Society by joining our mailing list and to spread the word by following the Society on social media
To keep a record of visitor figures
Maintain a good understanding of the current exhibition and program
To promote and manage the sale of shop stock and exhibits and encourage donations
To handle cash and credit/debit card sales, cashing up and maintain the security of cash
Security and safety:
To follow opening and closing procedures for exhibitions
To invigilate the gallery spaces, providing object and site security
To assist in preparing the galleries for events such as talks and private views
To report hazards or concerns to the Director