Employment Opportunities

Join the Bainbridge Arts & Crafts Team

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts (BAC) is seeking two part-time team members who are passionate about contemporary art, community engagement, and creating exceptional experiences for artists and visitors.

Both positions are approximately 15 hours per week (typically 3–4 days per week), pay $19/hour, and include regular gallery shifts in our downtown Bainbridge Island gallery.

Communications & Gallery Associate

Do you enjoy keeping websites current, creating engaging social media content, and making sure the details are just right?

The Communications & Gallery Associate helps maintain BAC's public presence while supporting the daily operation of the gallery. This position combines digital communications, website management, registrar functions, and gallery operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technology and customer service.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Welcome visitors, artists, and collectors while providing exceptional customer service during scheduled gallery shifts.

  • Update BAC's website with current exhibitions, artist information, events, and retail offerings.

  • Create and schedule social media content that highlights exhibitions, artists, gallery life, and public programs.

  • Maintain artwork and artist records in the gallery management system.

  • Prepare exhibition materials, including wall labels, price lists, and QR/scannable artwork tags.

  • Manage regional event listings and maintain promotional calendars.

  • Assist with exhibition installation, First Friday openings, and special events.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who enjoys both people and technology. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning digital tools while maintaining accurate information across multiple platforms.

Experience with website content management systems (such as Squarespace), social media platforms, Canva or similar design software, databases, or point-of-sale systems is highly desirable. Experience in retail, museums, galleries, nonprofit organizations, or arts administration is a plus.

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Education & Program Coordinator

Do you enjoy bringing people together through creativity, conversation, and learning?

The Education & Program Coordinator helps develop and deliver the public programs that connect our community with artists and contemporary craft. This position coordinates artist talks, workshops, demonstrations, educational events, and outreach activities while helping ensure each program is welcoming, organized, and successful.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate artist talks, workshops, demonstrations, and public programs from planning through execution.

  • Serve as the primary logistical contact for participating artists and presenters.

  • Coordinate schedules, materials, event logistics, and participant communications.

  • Support program setup, visitor experience, and day-of-event operations.

  • Maintain program records and assist with grant reporting and program documentation.

  • Support publicity efforts by creating or coordinating promotional materials, distributing posters, and gathering stories and photos for marketing and communications.

  • Develop and coordinate partnerships with Bainbridge Island School District, educators, teaching artists, and community organizations.

  • Plan and manage school-based art workshops, teacher programs, student exhibitions, and other education initiatives.

  • Serve as a member of the gallery team during scheduled gallery shifts, welcoming visitors and providing excellent customer service.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who enjoys organizing events, working with artists, and creating meaningful community experiences. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple projects while building relationships with artists, participants, and visitors.

Experience in education, event planning, nonprofit programming, arts administration, or community engagement is preferred. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for arts education are essential.

Schedule & Compensation

  • Approximately 15 hours per week, typically 3–4 days per week

  • Regular weekday gallery shifts with occasional evenings and weekends for First Friday openings and special events

  • $19/hour

To Apply

Please email a résumé and a brief cover letter indicating which position interests you and why to jennifer@bacart.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.