Leading Specialist
vakansiya — 2024

“GAZELLI GROUP” MMC
POSITION: Leading Specialist – Gazelli Art House Baku
LOCATION: Baku, Lev Tolstoy str., 172

The Art Gallery Leading Specialist coordinates the installation of exhibitions and maintenance of the District’s continually changing art gallery shows; designs, builds, and maintains special exhibit display systems and case goods; maintains art gallery shop space and equipment; serves as a resource on the social and cultural history of the artwork.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Coordinates installation and display of artwork, sculptures and/or artifacts; hangs and assembles paintings and other artwork; designs and constructs museum quality display systems, cabinetry and case goods for exhibitions; designs, maintains, modifies and assembles special exhibition lighting; arranges and secures display cases and stands for artifacts and sculptures; secures premises.
• Accepts delivery of collections; prepares paperwork and photographs for appraisal and secures insurance for high value artworks; ensures return of gallery collections.
• Serves as an educational liaison for gallery visitors.
• Monitors and maintains gallery budget; and approves purchase and supply orders, and service requests in collaboration with area supervisor(s).
• Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Oversees the graphic design and layout of marketing materials or webpage(s) promoting gallery collections and special events.
• Works with Gallery director to develop effective exhibition schedules and content
• Works with Media Services to maintain gallery media equipment.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS and ABILITY TO:

• Catalog exhibits according to acceptable gallery standards; organize the work in the gallery; provide effective customer service; follow and give oral and written directions; maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively in English; use equipment common to coordinating and displaying exhibits; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices and techniques for operating and maintaining art gallery facility including, but not limited to, assembling paintings, art and exhibits, and proper handling and storing of art, exhibits, and artifacts; tools, equipment and materials used in the display and storage of exhibits; standard office productivity software and other standard office equipment; gallery and print technology, electrical systems, lighting, movable wall systems, computer graphics and printing processes; advanced display or cabinetry building; and budgeting processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency.
• Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Education: BSc/MSc degree
• Experience: Increasingly responsible (two to four years of full-time equivalent) experience in a public or private museum or exhibition gallery.
• Strong attention to detail
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Fluency: Azerbaijani, English, Russian

START DATE: Immediate

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Established in 1999 up-to-date “Gazelli Group” Ltd. has been positioned as Azerbaijan’s first company in the perfume and cosmetics market place.

The company possesses a modern equipped factory, scientific research lab to develop cosmetic formulas, runs a chain of health and beauty centers.

As part of Gazelli Group Gazelli Art House supports and presents a wide range of international artists, presenting a broad and critically acclaimed program of exhibitions to a diverse audience through international exhibition spaces in London and Baku.

The selected candidates will be invited to the employment interview after reception of all CVs.