A heads-up: Maison Kasini has just announced that they are looking for an associate director. Below is their job posting. For more info, check out maisonkasini.com – good luck!

Title:                Associate Director

Location:          Maison Kasini, 372 Ste-Catherine West, Suite 408, Montreal

Time:                Part-time, 20 hours per week, with an expectation of being present at the gallery at least three days per week. There is an opportunity to increase hours as the position evolves.

Application Deadline:    Open until filled

Art is food. Feed the people.

Maison Kasini is a dynamic creative enterprise that seeks to make contemporary art and culture work. In addition to operating a sustainable and profitable business, we are interested in cultivating new markets for contemporary art and making contemporary art relevant to a broader audience. We work very closely with our U.S.-based sister company Kasini House.

Projects include: a contemporary art gallery; an on-demand printshop; an artshop that focuses on small objects, books, and other art products; a publishing imprint; a line of greeting cards focused on contemporary art, and an art subscription with an international base of subscribers. Kasini House, in the United States, also publishes a monthly art magazine, produces art events and provides consulting services on art collection management and non-profit development.

Galerie Maison Kasini is a commercial art gallery that shows Canadian and American, emerging and mid-career, contemporary artists. We focus on art that has a strong conceptual foundation embodied in an accessible object. Through exhibitions and publications, we work to foster a broad and diverse interest in contemporary art and collecting with an eye towards those people who are just starting to build a collection.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director’s primary responsibility is being awesome. We are a dynamic company and are looking for someone who is equally dynamic. Specific responsibilities will vary and match the skills of the Associate Director. Activities will include: sales, content management, project management, subscription management, research, writing, and working with artists.

Desired Qualities

• History of professionalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English
• Experience with fine art and understanding of contemporary art
• Experience with sales: specifically, business-to-business, high end sales, and/or sophisticated retail.
• Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, with creativity, motivation, and grace.
• Computer savvy with a strong understanding of the internet as a marketing medium.
• Open minded and tolerant, compassionate and have a sense of humour.

Compensation:             Based on experience and ability, or submit your salary requirements. This position has a base salary and sales commission.

To Apply, send a cover letter, current CV, and writing samples in both English and French to:

Maison Kasini Canada
Attn: Director Search
372 Ste-Catherine Street West, Suite 408
Montreal, QC H3B 1A2