Art Exhibitions Coordinator

Are you passionate about wildlife-inspired art and want to work in one of Scotland’s most renowned galleries? The Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Art Exhibitions Coordinator to manage our year-round programme of exhibitions at Waterston House, our headquarters and visitor centre in beautiful Aberlady. Since opening in 2005, our gallery has built a stellar reputation for showcasing top wildlife art, attracting nearly 10,000 visitors annually. We’re looking for someone to build on this success by managing our exhibitions, handling art sales, promoting our artists, and ensuring the gallery continues to inspire and engage visitors. About the Role: As the Art Exhibitions Coordinator, you will: - Curate and deliver a vibrant programme of exhibitions, from planning to execution. - Work with artists, both established and emerging, to showcase their work. - Manage the promotion of exhibitions across various platforms (press, social media, website, email newsletters). - Coordinate art sales and liaise with artists to handle stock, payments, and our online art shop. - Be a welcoming presence for visitors and support other team members in running the gallery and shop. What We're Looking For: Essential: - Experience working in an art gallery, managing exhibitions. - Strong organisational and communication skills to handle multiple tasks and timelines. - A customer-focused mindset with great relationship-building skills. - IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, including Excel) and the ability to work with a small team. - A flexible, self-motivated team player who’s comfortable working some evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Desirable: - A background in sales/marketing. - Knowledge of wildlife or natural history art. - Experience with online marketing (Mailchimp) and design software. - An interest in birds or wildlife would be a bonus! Why Join Us? SOC is a charity dedicated to promoting the study and conservation of wild birds in Scotland. Our gallery plays a key role in sharing our passion for wildlife, and you'll be at the heart of it all. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit team, with the opportunity to showcase incredible artwork while also contributing to the broader goals of the organisation.