Gallery Assistant

White Cube•New York, NY

7h•$56,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

White Cube was established by Jay Jopling in 1993 as a project room for contemporary art. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most influential commercial galleries in the world, representing internationally renowned artists such as Georg Baselitz, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Mona Hatoum, Anselm Kiefer, Liu Wei, Park Seo Bo, Doris Salcedo, and Jeff Wall. White Cube’s exhibition programme spans locations in London, Hong Kong, Paris, New York, Seoul, and online. Since its inception, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists, cementing its reputation as a leader in the art world. We are looking for a proactive and organized individual to be the welcoming face of our gallery in New York. From greeting visitors and managing calls to liaising with key clients and assisting with exhibitions, the Gallery Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining a professional and inviting space.

Requirements

Proactive and organized individual

Responsibilities

Answering and transferring calls promptly and efficiently.
Greeting visitors and clients
Cultivate knowledge and update database of key clients, artists, and gallery relations to ensure that individuals are recognized and triaged appropriately as they visit the gallery
Keeping reception area, cupboard and gallery spaces tidy and presentable at all times
Liaising with Sales and Exhibitions depts to be briefed on artworks prior to new exhibitions
Setting up gallery daily for opening – putting on lights and any films, sound works etc as per Exhibitions instructions
Booking taxis for clients/directors as required
Booking meeting rooms
Recording visitor numbers
Responding and processing general email enquiries
Working late for Opening Nights running the front of house duties
On a daily basis check the cleaners are fulfilling their duties in the gallery areas
Advise the Operations Manager of any repairs or redecoration which are required
Monitor stocks of stationery and kitchen supplies with support from the whole team
Liaise with suppliers and complete all supply orders
Oversee responding to general email and post submissions
Oversee preparation of meeting rooms including water, coffees, lunch orders
Point person for internal and external publications, receiving shipments and overseeing the book inventory
Responsible for the collation and submittal of cash and credit expenses as required