Gallery Assistant - Thomaston, Maine

Karma Gallery is looking to hire a part-time Gallery Assistant for our summer exhibition, located in Thomaston, Maine. The position will start on July 18th and will run through September 1st, 2025.

Please note that applicants must be based in Thomaston, Maine, or have confirmed housing there for the duration of the exhibition.

Responsibilities: 

• Welcome visitors and be the first point of contact, answer questions about the gallery and exhibition
• Facilitate the stocking of press releases (printing and organizing), and assist visitors with book purchases.
• Open and close the gallery space, maintain a clean and inviting environment, and ensure the safety and security of artwork
• Occasionally move artwork under the supervision of experienced staff when necessary
• Provide occasional support to artists during their visit to the gallery
• Have flexibility to assist with curator and client visits that may fall outside of the scheduled exhibition hours

Qualifications: 

• Interest and enthusiasm for contemporary art 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and organized, with a proactive approach
• Creative problem solver who is able to work independently
• Reliable and available to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10am to 6pm, with some additional flexibility for appointments 

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to [email protected], with ‘Gallery Assistant, ME’ in the subject line. While cover letters are welcome, they are not mandatory. Feel free to include a short bio within the email if you'd like to tell us more about yourself.

Karma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

06/25/2025