Gallery Assistant

Gagosian; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A renowned art gallery in Paris is looking for a Gallery Assistant. The ideal candidate should have a passion for the arts, excellent judgment, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, assisting in gallery operations, and managing intern programs. Candidates should possess relevant experience in the arts and a degree in Art History or Humanities. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the art community.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the arts or at an art gallery, auction house, or museum.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Great memory for faces and names.

Responsabilités

• Greeting all visitors warmly and professionally.
• Assisting with daily operations of the gallery.
• Maintaining the gallery space and conducting administrative tasks.

Connaissances

Knowledge of the arts

Excellent judgment

Outstanding phone manner

Formation

BA and/or Master’s degree in Art History or Humanities

Description du poste

Gagosian seeks an energetic Gallery Assistant at their Paris location, with knowledge and passion for the arts, to work with the public in an administrative capacity. The ideal candidate will be friendly yet professional, maintain composure under pressure, has excellent judgment and ability to prioritize, a great memory for faces, and must have an outstanding phone manner.

The position is Tuesday–Saturday, with additional hours for openings and occasional events.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Learn faces and names of those within the industry.
– Recognising clients, artists and important guests upon arrival.
– Greeting all visitors in a warm and professional manner.
– Assisting with the day-to-day running of the gallery and supporting colleagues across all departments.
– Maintenance of the physical gallery space: ensuring the gallery is always in order, purchasing materials, stationary and supplies where needed.
– Answering the main phone lines and transferring internal gallery calls, this requires an awareness of everyone’s whereabouts, especially when staff members are travelling.
– Assisting staff in preparing and organising sales materials, research and expenses.
– Arranging courier bookings and mail-outs.
– Booking cars, hotels and restaurant reservations for staff and artists.
– Maintaining relationships with account managers where applicable.
– Invoice checking of corporate accounts where applicable.
– Arranging conference calls and zoom meetings where required.
– Assisting with openings and events at the gallery.
– Overseeing and managing the intern programme, including organising the schedule, aiding in recruitment, supervising and supporting gallery interns.
– Management and upkeep of the gallery database.
– Maintain a clean and tidy reception area.
– Assist staff with ad hoc projects as requested.
– Ability to work after hours for certain client viewings, openings and events.
– Update auction calendar and track relevant auctions.

Qualifications for this role
– Relevant experience in the Arts, working at an art gallery, auction house, museum or arts organisation, including internship experience.
– BA and/or Master’s degree in Art History or Humanities field.

Application Instructions
Please send resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with “Gallery Assistant” in the subject line.

Walk-ins or phone inquiries will not be accepted for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities.