Client Development Intern

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 4,496,486 - 6,744,729; Full time

Job summary

David Zwirner seeks a highly motivated Client Development Intern at its New York gallery. The intern will work closely with the Client Development Assistants and support the team in entering information into the database, updating existing records, and assisting the sales team with research projects.

Qualified candidates should be highly personable, organized, motivated, and responsible, with an interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable and able to handle large amounts of data.
• Ability to multitask, with strong communication skills and a fast-paced work style.
• Organized, with strong time management and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Enter information into the database and extract data.
• Update records to keep information current and accurate.
• Conduct research through print and digital sources and social media.
• Support ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Research

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization

Tools

Database software

Job description

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing over seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

• 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.

About the Opportunity

Client Development Intern

David Zwirner seeks a highly motivated Client Development Intern at its New York gallery. The Client Development Intern will work closely with the Client Development Assistants and support the team in entering information into the database, updating existing records, and assisting the sales team with research projects.

Qualified candidates should be highly personable, organized, motivated, and responsible, with an interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery.

What you’ll do:

• Enter information into the database, as well as extract information from the database.
• Update records to maintain the most accurate and up-to-date information.
• Conduct research through print and digital publications and social media outlets.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.

What we would like you to have:

• Must be comfortable and capable of working with large amounts of data
• The ability to multitask, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to exercise diligence and discretion, be extremely organized, and possess a strong sense of time management.
• An interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program.

The internship runs from approximately September 14th - December 18th, 2026. The hours are 10AM – 6PM, 2 - 3 days a week. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 3 months. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [e-mail]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.