Japanese Speaker - Cruise Ship Art Sales Associate-Auctioneer Apprenticeship

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.

Japanese speakers are especially encouraged to apply! Use your Japanese language skills to connect with international guests and help make their onboard art experience unforgettable.

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.

Compensation (Independent Contractor)

• 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)

• Language skills: Strong English communication is required, as shipboard operations are conducted in English. Japanese language proficiency is highly desirable.
• 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. Bring your energy, professionalism, and passion for art to the world stage.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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.