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 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 do-
Engage guests and guide them through the art-buying experience
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Support live art auctions and host vibrant gallery events onboard
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Set up beautiful exhibitions and collaborate with a high-energy team
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Deliver polished guest service in a fast-paced, multicultural setting
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)
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Uncapped performance pay (commissions + bonuses after 30 days)
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Initial earning potential: $50,000–$80,000 USD; Earning potential with experience: $100,000–$300,000+ USD
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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.
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Multi-month (3 to 6 months) shipboard rotations with international travel
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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.
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Travel documents: passport (or ability to obtain) and visas as needed for embarkation
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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
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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.
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Equal Opportunity & AccessibilityWe 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.
Skills Required
- Strong English communication skills
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one
- Ability to obtain required crew and travel visas, such as C-1/D and Schengen visas
- Ability to lift and move framed artwork weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to complete a post-offer seafarer's medical examination and obtain maritime medical clearance
- Ability to meet cruise-line embarkation policies
- Availability for three- to six-month shipboard rotations with international travel
- Successful completion of a post-offer background check
- No art degree required; sales, art, or guest-service experience is not specified as mandatory
What We Do
Park West Gallery is an art dealer offering works by historic masters and contemporary artists. It brings the experience of collecting fine art to customers through art auctions on cruise ships and in fine hotels, as well as gallery locations in Michigan, New York, and Las Vegas. The company provides framing and delivery, and says its mission is to make art accessible through collecting events, educational seminars, and exhibitions.
