Guggenheim Gallery Assistant—Gallery Photographer
About The Position
The Guggenheim Gallery Assistant supports the daily operation of the gallery while developing a particular area of responsibility as Gallery Photographer. 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 Photographer creates and maintains a high-quality visual record of the gallery’s exhibitions, installations, events, and programs for archival, promotional, and publication purposes.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Reliable, dependable, and professional in carrying out assigned duties.
- Resourceful and adaptable when responding to changing needs and priorities.
- Willingness to take initiative and contribute to projects and gallery operations.
- Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Supervise exhibitions during gallery hours.
- Maintain clean, organized, and professional gallery spaces.
- Assist visitors and support public programs.
- Support exhibition installation and deinstallation (breakdown).
- Handle, pack, transport, and store artwork safely.
- Maintain artwork inventory, condition reports, and related records.
- Assist with events, scheduling, and day-to-day gallery operations.
- Contribute to the general operation of the gallery regardless of area of specialization.
- Photograph exhibitions, installations, openings, artist talks, performances, and other public programs.
- Produce high-quality, well-composed, and properly lit images that meet the gallery’s professional standards.
- Edit photographs and perform basic image correction and retouching.
- Prepare image files for print, web, social media, and other digital uses.
- Maintain an organized archive of photographic files and documentation.
- Document exhibitions and gallery activities for archival, educational, and promotional purposes.
- Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator and other Gallery Assistants to provide visual content for marketing and outreach efforts.
- Assist in capturing and preserving the visual history of the gallery’s exhibitions, programs, and events.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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