Contemporary Art Administrator

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Gagosian Full time

Gagosian is hiring a full-time Assistant to Director to join its Chelsea team. The ideal candidate should have experience in providing administrative and sales support, and be capable of efficiently managing heavy workloads in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

The role requires exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. The candidate should also possess excellent judgment, attention to detail, and outstanding written and oral communication skills.

As the Assistant to Director, the candidate will be responsible for communicating with the Director, clients, artists, studio representatives, and curators, and therefore, discretion, sophistication, and poise are essential attributes. The role will involve significant client interaction, requiring the candidate to possess excellent customer service skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  1. Providing sales support to the Director, which involves formulating, sending, and responding to sales offers
  2. Managing day-to-day client relationships, acting as the liaison between clients and the gallery
  3. Coordinating client viewings, ensuring that they have a positive and seamless experience with the gallery

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 per year.

A working knowledge of and passion for modern and contemporary art are essential qualifications for this role.



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