Assistant to Visual Artist — Part-Time, Local, Flexible Schedule

About the Role:
A professional visual artist seeks a highly organized, tech-savvy, and thoughtful assistant to support a growing fine art practice. This position combines creative marketing with hands-on administrative and logistical work to help maintain the artist’s authentic voice, integrity, and values.

Position Details:

• Part-time, flexible hours (some in-person work required)
• Weekly check-in meetings (in person or virtual) with independent work in between
• Modest hourly pay, with growth potential tied to increased sales and marketing success
• Local applicants only — must be available for packaging, shipping, pickups, deliveries, and event setup

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing and Content Management
• Update the artist’s website, email list, social media, and Etsy shop with new artwork and copy aligned with the artist’s voice. Help craft stories around current projects, including the Colors of the Horse 2028 installation.
• Social Media and Email Campaigns

Plan and schedule consistent, value-driven posts across platforms (Meta, Mail Chimp, Substack, etc.), following the artist’s guidance.

• Organization and Communication

Manage Google Calendar, track deadlines, sponsors, and communications. Draft correspondence, maintain mailing lists, and keep simple systems current.Package and ship artwork, handle local deliveries, and assist with setup or tear-down at events and exhibitions.Provide basic tech help for online classes and video preparation; manage digital files and project materials.Qualifications:

• Shipping and Logistics
• Tech and Recording Support

• Highly computer-literate and organized, with experience in Google tools, Canva, and social media management
• Able to update websites and maintain clear digital records
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple moving parts (sponsors, content, deadlines, inventory, outreach)
• Honest, kind communicator with strong initiative and respect for artistic boundaries
• Local candidate with reliable transportation for weekly in-person tasks

Work Style and Values:
Ideal for someone who enjoys behind-the-scenes work supporting an artist’s heart-based mission. You appreciate structure, good communication, and working toward steady growth rooted in authenticity, creativity, and community connection rather than aggressive sales.

Growth Potential:
Room to expand responsibilities and earnings through direct contribution to online sales, shop growth, and marketing campaign success.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Personal assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sisters, OR 97759 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sisters, OR 97759