Gallery Assistant — Learn & Grow in Contemporary Art

David Zwirner, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Museum memberships

Summer Fridays

Job summary

David Zwirner, Inc. seeks a Gallery Assistant in Los Angeles to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors. The role reports to the Gallery Associate Director and requires poise, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.

Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM, with occasional overtime. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and cultural museum memberships. Prior gallery experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Contemporary art familiarity and strong interest in the gallery program.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data entry and clerical tasks.
• Team player who works well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Fielding and directing inbound calls.
• Preparing and updating price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
• Managing gallery and staff calendars.
• Managing shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
• Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Managing retail book inventory and gallery archive library.
• Maintaining the front desk area and built-in book displays, and keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
• Ordering gifts for artists and clients.
• Coordinating lunches for the gallery team and visiting staff.
• Assisting with events research, invitations, planning, and execution.
• Assisting Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, research, and additional projects.

Skills

Contemporary art familiarity

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Data entry experience

Team player

Job description

David Zwirner, Inc. seeks a Gallery Assistant in Los Angeles to be the first point of contact for clients and visitors. The role reports to the Gallery Associate Director and requires poise, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.

Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM, with occasional overtime. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, a 401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and cultural museum memberships. Prior gallery experience is a plus but not required.