Gallery Assistant

13 hours ago


New York, New York, United States David Zwirner Gallery Full time
Job Overview

At David Zwirner Gallery, we're seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Gallery Assistant to join our team. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, this role is the face of our gallery, and we're looking for someone who is passionate about the arts and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet clients and visitors with professionalism and answer questions about art, artists, and the gallery.
  • Represent the gallery as a first point-of-contact for clients, artists, and visitors, creating a pleasant and memorable experience for all who visit.
  • Maintain the pristine appearance of the front desk area and built-in book displays, keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
  • Prepare materials for client viewings and client book mailings.
  • Field and direct incoming phone calls, and maintain voicemails.
  • Prepare and update price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
  • Manage various gallery and staff calendars and internal resource documents.
  • Manage the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
  • Maintain general office and kitchen supply inventories.
  • Assist the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, and additional projects as needed.
  • Support the Sales Team in an administrative capacity through booking transportation, restaurant, and hotel reservations, and assisting as concierge for visiting artists and staff.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Art History or a related field.
  • Previous experience as a Gallery Assistant in an art gallery.
  • Experience with welcoming guests and clients with warmth and deposition.
  • Strong commitment to artists and the artistic program of the gallery.
  • Outstanding collaboration, teamwork, and people skills.
  • A detail-oriented eye for the aesthetic needs of an efficient, organized, elevated office space.
  • A take-ownership approach, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
  • Ability to remain calm and poised in high-pressure situations.
  • Willingness to assist in areas outside of job description.
  • A genuine enthusiasm in the functions of a commercial art gallery and an interest in growing in a gallery environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A positive, helpful, team player attitude.

About David Zwirner Gallery:

  • We have pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, Consignments, and Program.
  • Premier Access to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
  • Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives, including David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.
  • Benefits include flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others, Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, and a 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

David Zwirner Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. We make decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.


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