Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest, the Volcano Art Center is currently looking to add a SALES ASSOCIATE/ INVENTORY ENTRY SPECIALIST to join our team. Please see the information below about these positions and apply today!

JOB TITLE: SALES ASSOCIATE/INVENTORY SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: Gallery
REPORTS TO: Gallery Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is a non-profit organization that operates a gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and has offices and educational facilities in Volcano Village. The gallery is located in the historic 1877 Volcano House near the Kilauea Visitor Center. The gallery represents local artists who are or have been inspired by the natural and cultural environment of the Kilauea region of Hawai`i Island.
Sales Associates handle all aspects of daily sales of artwork at the Volcano Art Center Gallery as well as interpret the building to visitors. Sales Associates provide information on the art, artists and merchandise displayed, and contribute to the overall Park Visitor experience. Sales Associates represent the Volcano Art Center and the National Park Service and support the mission and vision of both organizations.
Inventory Entry Specialist plays an essential role in maintaining the accuracy, organization and presentation of the gallery’s artwork and retail items. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Email applications to: gallery@volcanoartcenter.org & claudiaschonbrodvac@gmail.com
Insert “Sales Associate/Inventory Entry Specialist” in the subject line.

Submissions Should Include:
• A cover letter describing your qualifications and why you are the ideal candidate for this position
• A resume with three references, including complete contact information and a statement of the
relationship (i.e. former supervisor, former co-worker, etc.)
Email applications to: gallery@volcanoartcenter.org & claudiaschonbrodvac@gmail.com
Insert “Sales Associate/Inventory Entry Specialist” in the subject line.


JOB TITLE: GALLERY SALES MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Gallery
REPORTS TO: CEO and COO
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is a non-profit organization that operates a gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and has offices and educational facilities in Volcano Village. The gallery is located in the historic 1877 Volcano House near the Kilauea Visitor Center. The gallery represents local artists who are or have been inspired by the natural and cultural environment of the Kilauea region of Hawai`i Island.
The Sales Manager position is a full-time sales and management position that drives VAC’s daily and long term sales operations of VAC’s retail gallery operations. This position is responsible for all aspects of VAC’s art sales and is co-responsible for the commercial and artistic success of gallery operations. Furthermore, the Gallery Sales Manager ensures that sales staff members are trained, efficient, customer-centered and are upholding the quality, brand, identity and mission of VAC (and the NPS and HVNP). The Sales Manager is a member of the Gallery Management Team and plays an active role in strategic planning for long term financial viability of both gallery operations and in the development of the sales team. As a member of the VAC Gallery team, this position contributes to the overall Park and Volcano visitor experience. The Sales Manager is called upon to provide back up to gallery sales associates during lunches and vacations, and represents Volcano Art Center and the National Park Service and supports the mission and vision of both organizations.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Email applications to: gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
Insert “Gallery Manager”  in the subject line.

Submissions Should Include:
• A cover letter describing your qualifications and why you are the ideal candidate for this position
• A resume with three references, including complete contact information and a statement of the
relationship (i.e. former supervisor, former co-worker, etc.)
Email applications to: gallery@volcanoartcenter.org
Insert “Gallery Manager”  in the subject line