The Arts Center

Retail Manager

Compensation

Full Time Exempt – $45,000/yr

Regular Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:30 pm, as well as regularly scheduled after hours events. Additional shifts outside of regular hours may sometimes be assigned.

Includes competitive paid leave benefits and option to enroll in TAC’s group health plan and Simple IRA with a 3% match.

Position Summary

The Arts Center of Greater Corvallis (TAC) seeks a full-time Retail Manager to lead our current and future retail spaces. TAC is a dynamic, expanding arts organization and the central hub for arts and culture in the Mid-Willamette Valley. 

TAC’s Retail Manager will oversee the ArtShop, a community-loved source for locally and regionally crafted art. The ArtShop is more than just a revenue source for TAC; it is a program that supports the local creative economy by showcasing the artistic talent of the area. The ArtShop is a consignment-based store. We rotate artist consignors quarterly, keeping the ArtsShop new and vibrant for our visitors. The ArtShop will be renovated in 2028, and the Retail Manager will play an integral role with our design team in creating a modern, functional retail space for our growing organization. 

TAC is in the design and planning phases for a second retail location in our new facility (next door), which will encompass the sale of art supplies for TAC students and the broader community, and is scheduled to open in late 2027. The Retail Manager will play an integral role in the design and development of this new store space for TAC.

The Retail Manager works with the Community Engagement Manager and Associate Director to staff and train volunteers and visitor services staff who work in TAC’s retail and exhibition spaces. The Retail Manager will work with the Arts Education Manager to coordinate the purchasing and inventory of the arts supply shop to ensure that TAC students have access to materials needed for classes and workshops.  

This position reports to the Associate Director. Ideal candidates will be available to start on or before June 1, 2026.

Percentages of primary work duties

• Store maintenance/inventory 25%
• Artist coordination: recruitment/selection/communication/marketing & display 30%
• Administrative 25%
• Store staffing 20%

Responsibilities and Duties

Store Maintenance/Inventory

• Coordinate inventory and data management using Point of Sales software
• Upkeep of physical and electronic inventory
• Meet monthly sales goals
• Implement the procedure to rotate products quarterly

Artist Coordination

• Develop and implement a procedure for calls to artists, review and accept applications (via panel), and deaccession consignments
• Communication between TAC ArtShop and consigned artists
• Work with artists to highlight their work through various streams (website, social media, featured artists, trunk shows)
• Generate monthly sales reports for the Finance Manager to process individual artists’ payments promptly

Administrative

• Work with the Associate Director and the Finance Manager on sales goals and shop operating costs
• Attend regular staff meetings

Programming Support

• Maintain working knowledge of all TAC programs and upcoming events; the background and media of artists contributing to exhibits and ArtShop; and the significant sponsors and benefactors of The Arts Center

Store Staffing Management

• Coordinate with the Community Engagement Manager to schedule volunteers and visitor services staff to ensure our retail and exhibition spaces are open and staffed for the public during open hours
• Coordinate front-facing training of volunteers and visitor services staff
  • Use of POS software
  • Customer service skills
  • Conveying information about TAC exhibits (under the guidance of the Curator)
  • Conveying information about upcoming TAC events and classes (under the guidance of program managers)

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3-years experience in a retail setting
• Detail-oriented to accomplish required data/inventory management utilizing Point of Sales software
• Ability to create and interpret sales reports for tracking and evaluating the shop’s success: Daily/Monthly sales comparisons
• Interpersonal skills to interact with the visiting public in a welcoming and informative manner
• Ability to train volunteers and help them feel like an essential part of The Arts Center team
• Creatively  maintain  and present ArtShop inventory,  creating a welcoming, attractive, informative space
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Create, utilize, and navigate files across Google applications and Google Drive

Preferred Skills

• Experience working at a non-profit
• Familiarity with the visual arts and ability to answer questions about media, styles, and processes
• Marketing skills to connect visitors to the art makers

Mission

The Arts Center inspires creativity and contributes to community well-being through equitable access to and engagement with the visual arts in the Greater Corvallis area. We collaborate to offer exhibitions, learning opportunities, artist development, and cultural events centered on art, artists and art enthusiasts.

Commitment to Justice, Equity, and Transparency

In the 1960s, artists, civic leaders, and multiple Oregon State University departments set out to establish the Corvallis Arts Council as the first community-based arts organization in the State of Oregon and 27th in the United States. In 2008, we changed our name to The Arts Center to include all people and groups seeking connection with the arts. We believe art is a welcoming portal for cross-cultural participation that connects people and creates community. 

Toward a more just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive arts organization, The Arts Center embarked on an organization-wide process of learning and change in 2020. The Arts Center is committed to being an equity-centered organization and actively integrates justice, equity, and transparency into every aspect of our work. We welcome like-minded individuals to join our team and help us shape a better future for our organization and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit The Arts Center website at https://theartscenter.net.            

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter that shares why you wish to work with The Arts Center, and how your prior experience is relevant to the job description.
• Submit a resume listing your education, training, and/or experience.
• Send these items electronically to curator@theartscenter.net. 
• Applications will be accepted through May 3, 2026.
• If you require any accommodation to complete this application, please contact curator@theartscenter.net or 541-754-1551, Ext 654.