Cruise Ship Art Sales Associate-Auctioneer Apprenticeship | USA Job at Park West Gallery, Los Angeles, CA

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  • Park West Gallery
  • Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Launch your sales career at sea

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

  • 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

Associate → 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+  USD

  • Engagement 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 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: background check in accordance with the FCRA (you'll receive a standalone disclosure, give written authorization, and receive a copy/rights notice if any report is considered), and maritime medical clearance 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 . 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. 

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

We engage contractors  without regard  to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We're happy to provide  reasonable accommodations  for the hiring event and selection process.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Apprenticeship, Worldwide,

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