Temporary Onsite Event Staff

Job Overview:

Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fairis a leading art fair for discovering emerging artists, with editions in cities around the world, including London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Sydney, and Melbourne. Unlike traditional art fairs where attendees buy from galleries, The Other Art Fair offers attendees unparalleled direct access to artists, alongside experimental programming, appealing to first-time art buyers and seasoned art collectors alike.

We are looking for TemporaryOnsite Event Staff to help us at our upcoming edition of The Other Art Fair. Event Staff are an important part of the organization and contribute to the effective execution of the Fair. They are the first point of contact for visitors and exhibiting artists. This is a paid, temporary position that requires working onsite at the fair location.

Chicago Fair Details

Location: Artifacts Events - 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Dates/Schedule:

• April 11th: 8:30am-10pm
• April 12th: 4:30-10pm
• April 13th: 10:30am-7pm
• April 14th: 10:30am-8pm

Pay: $15.80/hour

You’ll report to: Fair Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Gain practical knowledge and experience in Contemporary Art practices and learn how a successful art fair works in Los Angeles
• Meet new people with common interests such as artists, curators, professionals, local and international visitors, members of the arts community
• Have fun while pursuing an important project that makes art accessible to everyone in an exciting and optimistic environment
• Welcome, inform, and help exhibiting artists and visitors
• Check invitations and tickets
• Assist exhibitors during booth installation
• Work handling (furniture, boxes, documents) and manage project areas
• Distribute fair guides and complimentary tickets

You’ll be successful if you love talking to people, want to support emerging artists, and are eager to help with a variety of tasks.

Requirements:

• Ability to commit to the duration of the fair and assist onsite at the fair location
• Excellent verbal communication skills with client-facing experience
• Proactive, problem-solver mindset. You are motivated to complete tasks on time and support the team’s goals
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to wear multiple hats - no job is too small or too large. You want to learn all you can. You are also independent, responsible, and punctual.
• An eye for detail and an appreciation for art. You would be going to the fair even if you weren’t involved.
• Self-starter mentality. You work well when you’re self-directed, and are quick to ask questions
• Our environment is informal but we work hard and responsibly. An upbeat, supportive demeanor goes a long way.

Agency Disclosure: If our team or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third-party recruiting agency and we do not have a signed Agency Agreement active, we will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $15.80 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to attend the duration of the fair as listed below:

Fair Schedule:
April 11th: 8:30am-4pm (4 people), 5:30-10pm
April 12th: 4:30-10pm
April 13th: 10:30am-7pm
April 14th: 10:30am-8pm

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person