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Now Hiring

Retail Gallery Manager

 

Support Local Artists. Strengthen Our Community. Lead a Creative Retail Space.

 

Location: Lost City, WV

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Schedule: Part-time, seasonal (March-December) The gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with additional hours as needed for administrative work.

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Compensation: $15.00 per hour

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Reports to: Board of Directors, Lost River Educational Foundation

 

About the Gallery

 

The Artist Market Place, a program of Lost River Educational Foundation, is a nonprofit gallery and retail store showcasing local artists and artisans. We seek an organized, community-minded manager with retail leadership experience and an appreciation for the arts.

 

Position Responsibilities

 

Leadership and Staffing

  • Work under the direction of the volunteer Board of Directors, providing regular updates on sales and operations.

  • Recruit, select, train, schedule, and supervise retail staff.

  • Crosstrain staff so the gallery is properly covered when the manager is absent.

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Daily Operations

  • Open and run the gallery during operating hours, ensuring an inviting shopping experience.

  • Learn the history of the museum and its collection and share that knowledge with visitors.

  • Oversee displays, inventory, sales transactions, and related records.

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Artist Relations

  • Build relationships with community artists and artisans to expand the gallery’s offerings.

  • Coordinate with artists and artisans on store placement and the display of their work.

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Outreach and Events

  • Support marketing, promotions, and community outreach.

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Qualifications and Requirements

  • Retail management or comparable leadership experience.

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

  • Able to work independently with strong attention to detail and sound business judgment.

  • Appreciation for local art and history, with the ability to share the museum’s story with visitors.

  • Experience with nonprofit organizations or art galleries is a plus but not required.

  • Available to work Friday through Sunday during gallery hours.

  • Able to lift and carry display materials and merchandise up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

How to Apply

 

Submit a résumé and brief letter of interest to lref@hardynet.com with the subject line “Gallery Manager Application.”

 

Application Deadline: November 01, 2026

 

Join us in supporting local artists and keeping creativity at the heart of our community.

 

Lost River Educational Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, blindness, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodation is available upon request during the application process.

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