ART ASSOCIATE Art Associates work directly with the Art Auctioneer and Gallery Director in developing, maintaining, and executing the art program onboard as part of a team effort. Daily job functions range from marketing to administrative to sales. An Art Associate’s primary function is to market the onboard art program, support the Art Auctioneer and team, perform sales, and arrange gallery and auction displays, all while maintaining a positive attitude and enthusiastic work ethic. General Requirements: •Passport: Everyone working at sea must maintain an up-to-date passport valid at least through the end of one 6 month contract. •Visas: United States citizens and Canadians are not required to obtain any visas. Candidates from other countries are responsible for securing any visas required by the itinerary and/or cruise line. This requirement also includes a C1/D visa to travel in and out of the United States. •Medical Exam: All members of the art team must complete a medical exam and be declared fit for duty by a physician. Each cruise line maintains a list of required medical exam documents. All art team members must bring this medical paperwork onboard the ship with them. •Background Check: Park West Gallery requires each independent contractor to undergo a full background check. This investigation will include both employment and criminal background investigations. •Drug Screening: Park West Gallery also requires each independent contractor to undergo a full drug screening. Any individual that tests positive for any illegal substances will not be eligible to represent Park West on board the ship. Language Requirements: •Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly, and cordially with guests. •Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. Must be able to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms to present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers. •Other language skills such as fluency in Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin or Japanese are preferred, but not required. Physical Requirements: •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. •You must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. •Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to follow instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. •Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Qualified candidates, please register at cruiseshipjob/applicat.htm
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:02:00 +0000