Gallery Assistant

TheArtGorgeous Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid holidays

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in New York is seeking a full-time gallery assistant. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, personable, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering inquiries, managing appointments, and assisting gallery directors. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Background in art history is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Friendly, composed demeanor and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors.
• Answer questions from the public.
• Manage the appointment system.
• Provide overall administrative support.
• Answer telephones
• Maintain artist biographies
• Prepare checklists for exhibitions
• Update the gallery’s mailing list
• Handle exhibition announcement and publication mailings
• Sell gallery publications
• Provide overall administrative support and assist gallery directors

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Art knowledge

Professional demeanor

Discretion

Fast-paced environment

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

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Overview

Matthew Marks Gallery seeks a full-time gallery assistant. The gallery assistant must be highly organized, personable, and versatile. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a background in art history.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors
• Answer questions from the public
• Direct incoming sales inquiries
• Manage appointment system
• Answer telephones
• Maintain artist biographies
• Prepare checklists for exhibitions
• Update the gallery’s mailing list
• Handle exhibition announcement and publication mailings
• Sell gallery publications
• Provide overall administrative support and assist gallery directors

Key Skills/Experience

• Undergraduate degree
• Knowledge of modern and contemporary art
• Previous experience in a gallery, museum or auction house
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Friendly and composed demeanor
• Professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Competitive compensation, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

How to apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to [emailprotected]. Include the job title to which you are applying in the subject line.