Cruise Ship Art Sales Associate-Auctioneer Apprenticeship
Park West Gallery, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
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 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
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
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 . Bring your energy, professionalism, and passion for art to the world stage.
Important!
Upon successful submission you will receive an email with confirmation and next steps. Check all email folders.
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.
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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
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
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 . Bring your energy, professionalism, and passion for art to the world stage.
Important!
Upon successful submission you will receive an email with confirmation and next steps. Check all email folders.
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.
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