Turn 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 Di
rector Art Auctioneer
. You'll learn live-event selling, build stage presence, and lead gallery operations--
while trave
ling the world
. No art degree required. Training & mentorship provided.
What you'll do
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Engage guests and guide them through the art-buying experience
Support
live art auctions
and host vibrant gallery events onboard
Set up beautiful exhibitions and collaborate with a high-energy team
Deliver polished guest service in a fast-paced, multicultural setting
Your growth path
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Associate Gallery Director Auctioneer
(our highest-earning role), with coaching, real stage time, and clear performance milestones.
Compensation (Independent Contractor)
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Contract minimum guarantee:
$1,400 USD per onboard month
(during initial active shipboard assignment).
Each month you earn whichever is higher:
your
performance pay
or
the
$1,400
USD
/month 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+
USD
Engagement is
Independent Contractor (
through third-party staffing agency
);
contractors manage their own taxes/insurance. Full terms provided upon selection. No candidate fees.
Work conditions & disclosures (at a glance)
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Multi-month (3 to 6 months)
shipboard rotations
with international travel.
Ability 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 embarkation.
Post-offer
screenings: with your consent and in accordance with
POPIA
and applicable law, 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.
B
ring your energy, professionalism, and passion for art to the world stage
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to
race, gender, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language, or birth
, and we provide
reasonable accommodations
for candidates during the recruitment and selection process upon request.
Privacy (POPIA)
We process candidate information in accordance with the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
and our Applicant Privacy Notice. Your information may be transferred internationally for recruiting and shipboard assignment purposes with appropriate safeguards.
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