Opportunities

Work

Gallery Assistant for Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days 

 

We are currently looking for an experienced Gallery Assistant to support the team through artwork invigilation and oversight of day-to-day visitor flow during the exhibition Derek Jarman: Delphinium Days, 15 June – 14 September 2024. The role is offered on a fixed term part-time (0.4FTE) basis to be worked on Fridays and Saturdays during the exhibition.

Through roaming invigilation and monitoring, you will contribute to front of house procedures and instill best practice through the upkeep of gallery spaces. You will provide a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors to the gallery and be a point of information about the exhibition. With prior experience of working as part of a gallery team in a front of house capacity, you will have demonstrable experience of working in a public space to monitor audience engagement. You will be a confident communicator and understand allyship of LGBTQIA+ communities. A passion for contemporary art and experience of assisting with events is preferred.

This role is offered part-time (15 hours per week) over a fixed term period. The role will be based on site at Gus Fisher Gallery for the duration. The remuneration is $49,000 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours. Applications must be submitted online by 20 May 2024 to be considered. Please include a written statement and CV indicating your interest and suitability in the internship, making specific reference to the Position Description.

Find out more and apply here.

 

Image: Alicia Frankovich, Atlas of Anti-Taxonomies, 2019-22. Courtesy of the artist and Starkwhite. Installation view. Photography by Sam Hartnett.

 

 

Work

volunteer opportunities

 

Volunteers are an integral part of our small team at Gus Fisher Gallery and play a key role in welcoming visitors to our space and safeguarding our exhibitions. Our volunteer programme offers a variety of front-of-house experiences from greeting visitors to assisting with exhibition openings and practical workshops. Choosing to volunteer with us provides deeper insights into the operations of a contemporary art gallery. In return, we provide regular training sessions for skill development and opportunities to assist staff with social media, outreach, research and more.

For further details, please contact us at gusfishergallery@auckland.ac.nz

Download our application form here.

 

Image: Ayesha Green, Bouquet for Jameela 8 (detail), 2021. Courtesy of the artist and Jhana Millers Gallery. Installation view. Photography by Sam Hartnett.

Gus Fisher Gallery
74 Shortland Street
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Central 1010

Tuesday – Friday:
10am – 5pm
Saturdays:
10am – 4pm