Employment

Gallery Retail Associate, Part-Time
Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA)

Location: PCCA Gallery, Newport, PA

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Job type: Part-time, approximately 15–20 hours per week; two positions available

Schedule: Wednesday through Saturday, including occasional evenings for special events

Work location: In-person, Newport, PA

Position Description
The Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA) seeks two friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic part-time Retail Associates to help operate the PCCA Gallery in downtown Newport. The Gallery features original artwork, handmade goods, and art supplies. Retail Associates provide customer service, assist with sales, and maintain an attractive, welcoming environment for visitors and shoppers.

Retail Associates report to the Operations Coordinator. Associates must be comfortable staffing the Gallery alone, including opening and closing, handling transactions, working independently, and securing the premises.

Primary Duties

    • Greet visitors, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
    • Assist customers with artwork, merchandise, and art supply purchases.
    • Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system and accurately process cash and credit card transactions.
    • Independently open and close the Gallery, including cash reconciliation, securing merchandise, and locking and securing the premises.
    • Monitor the storefront and maintain a safe, welcoming environment while working alone.
    • Assist with routine inventory tracking, pricing, labeling, receiving, and stocking merchandise.
    • Maintain clean, organized, and attractive retail displays under the Gallery Manager’s direction.
    • Share information about PCCA memberships, exhibitions, classes, and events.
    • Assist with Gallery receptions, events, and promotions as scheduled.
    • Follow established Gallery policies and procedures, and promptly report issues to the Gallery Manager.
    • Perform other related retail duties as assigned.

Qualifications

    • Basic computer skills and willingness to learn Square POS software.
    • Social skills, dependability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
    • Ability and confidence to work independently, handle transactions, open and close the Gallery, and secure the premises without another staff member on site.
    • Availability for scheduled Gallery hours, including Saturdays.
    • Interest in the visual arts, handmade goods, or community arts programming preferred.
    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
    • Retail or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
    • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Requirements

    • Ability to stand or move about the Gallery for extended periods.
    • Ability to lift and carry merchandise or supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
    • Ability to use a computer, POS system, and standard retail equipment and perform routine stocking and cleaning tasks.
    • Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

How to Apply
Email a resume and brief statement of interest to employment@perrycountyarts.org.
About PCCA
The Perry County Council of the Arts (PCCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through the arts since 1982. PCCA supports artists, provides arts education, and promotes cultural engagement in Perry County and surrounding communities. Learn more at www.perrycountyarts.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PCCA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs, without regard to race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. PCCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
This job description provides a general overview of the position. Duties and schedules may vary according to Gallery needs.