Auction Operations Coordinator

Christie´s; Santa Monica, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching up to 5%

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gooding Christie’s is seeking an Operations Assistant to support the day-to-day functions of the operations team across offices, warehouses, and auction events in California. You will coordinate shipments, maintain documentation, and assist with auction logistics and post-auction activities.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple departments, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in operations, logistics, administrative support, event coordination, or client service is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Service & Gallery Operations team and other departments as needed.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, deliveries, warehouse transfers, and other logistics with accurate documentation.
• Maintain calendars, tracking systems, databases, and spreadsheets to keep information accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics for consignments and vehicles traveling to auction venues.
• Support auction event operations including setup, bidder registration, and client support.
• Assist with post-auction administration: Bills of Lading, buyer packages, and post-sale paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Gooding Christie’s is seeking an Operations Assistant to support the day-to-day functions of the operations team across offices, warehouses, and auction events in California. You will coordinate shipments, maintain documentation, and assist with auction logistics and post-auction activities.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple departments, vendors, and internal stakeholders.