Temporary Onsite Event Staff

Saatchi Art; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Saatchi Art is seeking Temporary Onsite Event Staff for The Other Art Fair in Los Angeles. This role involves welcoming attendees, guiding visitors, and assisting exhibitors to ensure smooth event operations.

You will gain exposure to contemporary art practices, engage with artists and collectors, and contribute to an accessible, exciting fair atmosphere in Santa Monica.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills with client-facing experience.
• Proactive, problem-solver mindset; complete tasks on time.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to wear multiple hats and learn quickly.
• Eye for detail and appreciation for art.

Responsibilities

• Greet, inform, and assist exhibiting artists and visitors.
• Check invitations and tickets.
• Assist exhibitors during booth installation.
• Handle furniture, boxes, and documents; manage project areas.
• Distribute fair guides and complimentary tickets.
• Gain practical knowledge and experience in Contemporary Art practices.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

On-site coordination

Multitasking

Punctual

Job description

Job description: Temporary Onsite Event Staff

Job Overview:

Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair is a leading art fair for discovering emerging artists, with editions in cities around the world, including London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Sydney, and Melbourne. Unlike traditional art fairs where attendees buy from galleries, The Other Art Fair offers attendees unparalleled direct access to artists, alongside experimental programming, appealing to first-time art buyers and seasoned art collectors alike.

LA Fair Details

Location: Barker Hangar – 3021 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

Dates/Schedule: September 24th-September 27th

• Thursday September 24th: 8:30am – 10pm
• Friday September 25th: 5pm – 10pm
• Saturday September 26th: 11am – 7pm
• Sunday September 27th: 11am – 8pm

Pay: $18.47/hour

You’ll Report To: Fair Coordinator

Responsibilities:

• Gain practical knowledge and experience in Contemporary Art practices and learn how a successful art fair works in Los Angeles
• Meet new people with common interests such as artists, curators, professionals, local and international visitors, members of the arts community
• Have fun while pursuing an important project that makes art accessible to everyone in an exciting and optimistic environment
• Welcome, inform, and help exhibiting artists and visitors
• Check invitations and tickets
• Assist exhibitors during booth installation
• Work handling (furniture, boxes, documents) and manage project areas
• Distribute fair guides and complimentary tickets

You’ll be successful if you love talking to people, want to support emerging artists, and are eager to help with a variety of tasks.

Requirements:

• Ability to commit to the duration of the fair and assist onsite at the fair location
• Excellent verbal communication skills with client-facing experience
• Proactive, problem-solver mindset. You are motivated to complete tasks on time and support the team’s goals
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Eagerness to wear multiple hats – no job is too small or too large. You want to learn all you can. You are also independent, responsible, and punctual.
• An eye for detail and an appreciation for art. You would be going to the fair even if you weren’t involved.
• Self-starter mentality. You work well when you’re self-directed, and are quick to ask questions
• Our environment is informal but we work hard and responsibly. An upbeat, supportive demeanor goes a long way.

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