Assistant Gallery Manager

David Zwirner; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace and commuter benefits

Corporate memberships to museums

Generous PTO and leave

401(k) savings plan with employer contributions

Job summary

David Zwirner is looking for an Assistant Gallery Manager to support gallery operations at its New York locations. The role entails key responsibilities such as managing the Front Desk team, ensuring smooth daily operations, and maintaining high standards for visitor experience.

The ideal candidate should be organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a passion for contemporary art. This position offers an annual salary of $60-65k and a flexible workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a gallery assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Knowledge of DZ artists, exhibitions, and collections.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the FD team follows essential daily protocols.
• Manage and adjust daily staff schedules as needed.
• Serve as first responder to real-time problems.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Flexibility and adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

BA in Art History, Art Business, Humanities, or related field

Job description

About the Opportunity

Assistant Gallery Manager | $60k - 65k annual salary, paid hourly; overtime eligible

David Zwirner seeks an Assistant Gallery Manager at its New York locations. This role will report to the Gallery Manager and support the Front Desk team by serving as the first point of contact for day-to-day gallery operations, providing real‑time support to all NYC gallery locations, and setting the standard for the daily rhythm of the team.

Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

What you’ll do

• Ensure the FD team follows essential daily protocols, including opening and closing, arming and disarming the building, daily readiness, adherence to SOPs and confirming that galleries are ready to receive visitors each day.
• Ensure daily coverage is met; adjust the schedule and reassign GAs as needed in response to call‑outs or shifting daily needs, reassigning staff as needed.
• First responder to real‑time problems (security, emergencies, feedback, visitor problems, security, logistics) as they arise, particularly those involving members of the public. Escalate issues when beyond day‑to‑day scope.
• Attend and support all onsite programming, openings, and events, responding to any real‑time needs.
• Oversee and track key gallery memberships, subscriptions, and accounts.
• Maintain supply inventories essential to staff operations including tracking supplies, managing inventory, and executing approved spending.
• Coach the GA team by providing real‑time guidance, feedback, and course correction throughout the day to support front desk performance. Reinforce training in practice to ensure team understanding.
• Onboard, oversee, and train Gallery Assistants and Sales Interns, providing guidance and support to ensure they contribute effectively to daily operations, gain valuable experience, and ensure smooth integration.
• Collaborate with Facilities/Ops to coordinate maintenance requests or operational improvements by communicating immediate needs and feedback to relevant teams.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a gallery assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• BA in Art History, Art Business, Humanities, or related field.
• Knowledge of DZ artists, exhibitions, and collections, and the ability to discuss artworks confidently with visitors, collectors, and artists.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Focused, reliable, and exacting attention to detail.
• Professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong multi‑tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage internal and external email correspondence and cross‑departmental communication.
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art, and a genuine interest in arts and culture.
• Premier Access – to private on‑site and off‑site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff‑driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.

Benefits

• Flexible workplace and commuter benefits.
• Corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MoMA, and others.
• Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave.
• Family medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.