Gallery Assistant

David Zwirner • Los Angeles, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

David Zwirner seeks an organized and experienced Gallery Assistant for immediate hire. This position reports to the Gallery Associate Director. Qualified candidates should be highly personable, motivated, and responsible, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors and must be able to adequately answer questions about gallery artists and exhibitions, and properly direct sales and press inquiries. This position requires discretion, poise under pressure, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• The ability to work well within a team.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Fielding and directing incoming phone calls.
• Preparing and updating price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
• Managing various gallery and staff calendars.
• Managing the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
• Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Managing retail book inventory and gallery archive library.
• Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
• Ordering gifts for artists and clients.
• Coordinating lunches for the gallery team and visiting staff.
• Assisting with events research, invitations, planning, and execution.
• Assisting the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, research, and additional projects as needed.

Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.
• 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.
• Corporate memberships
• generous PTO and leave
• Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
• 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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