Ventures & Innovation Operations Coordinator

Christie´s; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Christie’s is seeking a Department Coordinator for the Ventures & Innovation Labs team in New York for a 1-year fixed-term contract. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, coordinate meetings, manage budgets and invoices, and assist with venture investment processes.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree, top-notch organization, and excellent communication skills, with ability to work across multiple teams and sites in a fast-paced art-technology environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites.
• Experience with Excel and Outlook is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central coordinator for Christie's Ventures & Innovation Labs team across investment, incubation, platform, and innovation initiatives.
• Coordinate team meetings, leadership reviews, offsites, and planning sessions with agenda notes and action tracking.
• Maintain department documents, org charts, contact databases, project trackers, and procedures.
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, vendor onboarding, and expense reconciliation.
• Assist with venture investment process coordination and preparation of investment materials.
• Track milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Christie’s is seeking a Department Coordinator for the Ventures & Innovation Labs team in New York for a 1-year fixed-term contract. You will provide comprehensive administrative support, coordinate meetings, manage budgets and invoices, and assist with venture investment processes.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree, top-notch organization, and excellent communication skills, with ability to work across multiple teams and sites in a fast-paced art-technology environment.