About this opportunity
Our front of house volunteers play a vital role in the day-to-day activities of the gallery space by interacting with the public and promoting the space, the artists, and the exhibition program. Volunteers will operate on a weekend roster, which includes a am-pm shift on Saturdays and Sundays, with an extended shift on the last Sunday of each month (am-2.30 pm) in line with the Tanks Market Days. We are asking that you commit to one shift per month.
Major roles and responsibilities are -
* Unlock the site gates, toilets and the Tank 4 Gallery on arrival and lock the site at the end of your shift
* Turn on all lights and audio/visual equipment required by the current exhibition at the start of your shift and turn everything off at the end of your shift
* Direct visitors and assist with inquiries
-Communicate positively with others across different ages, backgrounds, cultures and -abilities
* Handle the sales of artworks
* Beware of specific workplace hazards/ note any particular hazards associated with the current exhibition
Requirements
* Covid-19 vaccination
Additional requirements
Keen interest in the visual arts Desire to expand knowledge and interact with art of different genres Be well presented
ID: 153615
Organisation
Cairns Regional Council - Creative Life
Category
Arts & Culture
Location
Edge Hill QLD
Time required
* Regular - more than 6 months
* Days: Weekends
* Times: Mornings, Afternoons
* Saturday (9am-2pm) Sunday (9am-2pm)
Training
Yes
Suitable for
* People with disability
* Skilled Volunteers
* Centrelink Volunteers
Type of work
* Tour Guides, Information & Heritage