Gallery Assistant

David Zwirner • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

David Zwirner seeks an organized and experienced Gallery Assistant for immediate hire. The role reports to the Gallery Associate Director and serves as a first point of contact for clients and visitors. The assistant answers questions about gallery artists and exhibitions and directs sales and press inquiries. The position calls for a personable, motivated, responsible candidate with strong communication and interpersonal skills, discretion, poise under pressure, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience or a background in the commercial art world is not required.

The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, with occasional additional hours. Compensation is $50,000 annually, paid hourly, with overtime eligibility and eligibility for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.

Requirements

• Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program.
• A detail-oriented, take-ownership approach, self-organization, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data entry.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Personable, motivated, and responsible, with discretion and poise under pressure.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at a contemporary art gallery is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Field and direct incoming phone calls.
• Prepare and update price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
• Manage gallery and staff calendars.
• Manage shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
• Maintain general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Manage retail book inventory and the gallery archive library.
• Maintain the appearance of the front desk area and built-in book displays, and keep exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
• Order gifts for artists and clients.
• Coordinate lunches for the gallery team and visiting staff.
• Assist with research, invitations, planning, and execution of events.
• Assist the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, research, and additional projects as needed.
• Answer visitor questions about gallery artists and exhibitions, and direct sales and press inquiries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off and leave, as well as Summer Fridays.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contributions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness benefits.
• Corporate memberships to a range of local museums.
• Access to exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists, estates, curators, and scholars, both at the gallery and off-site.
• Eligibility for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.
• Overtime eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed