Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Park West Gallery

Cruise Ship Art Sales Associate-Auctioneer Apprenticeship | Apply Now for Calgary, AB, Canada In-Person Interviews

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Description

In-Person Interviews — Calgary, AB, Canada — Saturday, November 8, 2025Time & Venue: provided upon RSVPFormat: Program overview → mini-interviews → next stepsLaunch your sales career at seaTurn your passion for art and people into a career at sea with Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer. Step into a paid, apprenticeship-style career track that grows your career from Art Sales Associate → Shipboard Gallery Director → Art Auctioneer. You’ll learn live-event selling, build stage presence, and lead gallery operations—while traveling the world. No art degree required. Training & mentorship provided.What you’ll doEngage guests and guide them through the art-buying experienceSupport live art auctions and host vibrant gallery events onboardSet up beautiful exhibitions and collaborate with a high-energy teamDeliver polished guest service in a fast-paced, multicultural settingYour growth pathAssociate → Gallery Director → Auctioneer (our highest-earning role), with coaching, real stage time, and clear performance milestones.New Recruit Onboarding Compensation Offer (IC) — Available in our U.S., Canada, UK, and Ireland recruiting programs (Independent Contractor)Contract minimum guarantee: $1,000 USD per onboard week (during initial active shipboard assignment). Each week you earn whichever is higher: your performance pay or the $1,000 USD/week contract minimum (amounts aren’t combined)Uncapped performance pay (commissions + bonuses after 30 days)Initial earning potential: $50,000–$80,000 USD; Earning potential with experience: $100,000–$300,000+ USDEngagement is Independent Contractor (through third-party staffing agency); contractors manage their own taxes/insurance. Full terms provided upon selection.Who can apply now? We welcome applicants worldwide. This specific onboarding offer is currently available to first-time recruits who reside and complete onboarding in the U.S., Canada, UK, or Ireland. You’ll need a valid passport and the ability to obtain required crew/travel visas (e.g., C-1/D, Schengen) before embarkation. Independent-contractor engagement; no candidate fees.Work conditions & disclosures (at a glance)Multi-month (3 to 6 months) shipboard rotations with international travelAbility to lift and move framed artwork up to 50 lbs (≈23 kg) and stand/walk for extended periods with or without reasonable accommodation. A valid seafarer’s medical, post-offer, approved by our cruise line partners in conjunction with MLC regulations, is required.Travel documents: passport (or ability to obtain) and visas as needed for embarkationPost-offer screenings: with your consent and in accordance with Canadian privacy and human-rights laws, we may conduct a background check via an approved vendor; for shipboard roles, a post-offer maritime medical fitness assessment is required through approved providers.During assignments: onboard accommodations and meals are provided through the cruise program. This is an independent-contractor engagement; no traditional employee benefits are provided.Must meet cruise-line embarkation policies by start date (details provided during hiring).Strong English communication — shipboard operations are conducted in English.All roles are engaged as Independent Contractors through Caribbean Staffing Solutions.Apply now to reserve your seat and start your path to Auctioneer. Bring your energy, professionalism, and passion for art to the world stage. Private hiring day — apply to be invited (no walk-ins).Important! Upon successful submission you will receive an email with confirmation and next steps. Check all email folders.______________________________________________________________________________________________________Equal Opportunity & AccessibilityWe consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable human-rights laws. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the recruitment and selection process. We do not charge candidates any application or placement fees.

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