The Volcano Art Center (VAC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational organization founded in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and the environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
VAC is based out of two locations in Volcano on the Big Island of Hawai’i, at Kīlauea, the world’s most accessible and active volcano:
Volcano Art Center Gallery is located in the 1877 Volcano House Hotel under a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service. Centered at Kilauea, home to Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of the volcano, of creativity, of Fire, Volcano Art Center Gallery has been a mecca for visual artists since 1974. This dynamic and powerful environment has inspired the Hawaiian people and their crafts, songs, dances, and legends for centuries. Today, the Kilauea region continues to draw artists, performers, writers, scientists, and educators from around the world to create, reflect, learn, and embrace the beauty and power of the natural world.
Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus Administration Offices and educational facility are located in Volcano Village, nestled within the Niaulani Rain Forest. From the steaming edge of Kilauea to the nurturing wet roots of the old-growth `Ohia forest, Volcano Art Center staff, board, artists, and supporters know we are blessed to live and work among such beauty, and a place so alive with inspiration!
JOB TITLE: Casual / Temporary Sales Associate:
(Any employee who has a regular schedule but works under 20 hours.)
DEPARTMENT: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Volcano Art Center Gallery
REPORTS TO: Gallery Manager, Shelby Weitz
(please send resume to shelbyweitzvac@gmail.com)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent people skills, including the ability to work within a team framework and to communicate effectively and nurture interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of and ability to use point-of-sale retail software, email, and other retail sales technologies. Strong attention to detail. Passion for the arts and the missions of the Volcano Art Center and HVNP. Excellent oral communication and retail sales skills.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES:
The ideal candidate will have strong retail sales experience, plus marketing, art, and/or interpretive experience; have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; experience working with a nonprofit arts organization; a strong interest in the visual and/or fine arts and knowledge of Hawai’i’s multi- ethnic culture; the ability to work a flexible work schedule that may vary from week-to-week; and be an enthusiastic team player. Interest in the history of Hawai’i and the Kīlauea region, cultural sensitivity and working knowledge of the Hawaiian language is helpful.