Temporary Research Coordinator, Old Masters

christies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie's in New York seeks a Research Coordinator (Temporary) for the Old Master Group to support ongoing research for catalogues and exhibitions. You will coordinate provenance checks, literature research, and image selection across the sales cycle.

The role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with multiple teams, assist with installation photos, and help prepare materials for previews and auctions.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with multi-tasking ability.
• High attention to detail and follow-up.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple groups and sites.
• Calm, solution-focused in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid knowledge of JDE and COS Media Library.
• Proficiency with Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Sale with catalogue production, provenance and history research.
• Research copyright information and select suitable publication images.
• Write catalogue essays for publication.
• Assist with proposal preparation processes.
• Respond to client inquiries about catalogues, condition reports, images and fact sheets.
• Help install galleries for auction previews, compiling and mounting lot cards.
• Perform general department tasks as assigned by line manager.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Independent work

JDE

COS Media Library

Excel

Outlook

Tools

JDE

COS Media Library

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Christie's in New York seeks a Research Coordinator (Temporary) for the Old Master Group to support ongoing research for catalogues and exhibitions. You will coordinate provenance checks, literature research, and image selection across the sales cycle.

The role requires strong project management, attention to detail, and excellent communication. You will collaborate with multiple teams, assist with installation photos, and help prepare materials for previews and auctions.