Gallery and Curatorial Administration Assistant
About The Position
The Guggenheim Gallery Assistant supports the daily operation of the gallery while developing a particular area of responsibility in gallery and curatorial administration. All Gallery Assistants share general responsibilities, including supervising exhibitions, maintaining clean and organized gallery spaces, assisting visitors and public programs, and supporting exhibition installation, artwork handling, and gallery operations. In addition to these shared responsibilities, the Gallery and Curatorial Administration Assistant provides administrative and curatorial support for exhibitions, research, documentation, artist and curator communication, and special projects.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Dependable, reliable, and professional in carrying out assigned duties.
- Resourceful and proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
- Willingness to take initiative and contribute to the success of projects and gallery operations.
Responsibilities
- Supervise exhibitions during gallery hours.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional gallery spaces.
- Assist visitors and support public programs and events.
- Support exhibition installation and deinstallation (breakdown).
- Handle, pack, transport, and store artwork safely.
- Maintain artwork inventory, condition reports, and related records.
- Assist with event logistics, scheduling, and daily gallery operations.
- Contribute to the general operation of the gallery regardless of area of specialization.
- Assist with exhibition research, planning, preparation, and documentation.
- Maintain artist, exhibition, program, and administrative records.
- Communicate with artists, curators, students, faculty, and gallery partners.
- Prepare exhibition checklists, labels, interpretive materials, and other documentation.
- Conduct research on artists, artworks, exhibitions, and related topics.
- Support the development of exhibition publications, presentations, and special projects.
- Assist with curatorial research, interpretation, and exhibition development as appropriate based on experience and interest.
- Provide administrative support for gallery operations and exhibition-related activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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