Gallery Assistant

David Zwirner • New York, NY

4d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role’s focus is on setting the tone for a positive client experience, and maintaining efficient and seamless guest services for David Zwirner. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, this role is the face of David Zwirner. The ideal candidate enjoys conversing about art and artists, remains poised and discreet under pressure, has the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and is a proactive team player. This role reports into the Front Desk Manager and works closely with the Sales team while also being a key contributor to the day to day of gallery operations.
Schedule: T-S during the year, M-F during the summer schedule
Hours: 9:45 AM-6:15 PM and the requirement to work additional hours for opening/events as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Gallery Assistant in an art gallery.
• Experience with welcoming guests and clients with warmth and deposition.
• Strong commitment to artists and the artistic program of the gallery
• Outstanding collaboration, teamwork and people skills.
• A detail-oriented eye for the aesthetic needs of an efficient, organized, elevated office space.
• A take-ownership approach , along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
• Ability to remain calm and poised in high pressure situations.
• Willingness to assist in areas outside of job description.
• A genuine enthusiasm in the functions of a commercial art gallery and an interest in growing in a gallery environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive, helpful, team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greeting clients and visitors with professionalism, while answering questions about art, artists, the gallery, and more.
• Representing the gallery as a first point-of-contact for clients, artists, and visitors. Create a pleasant and memorable experience for all who visit.
• Liaising with the Sales team to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials (check lists, price lists, press releases) stocked and orderly.
• Preparing materials for client viewings and client book mailings.
• Fielding and directing incoming phone calls, and maintaining voicemails.
• Preparing and updating price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
• Managing various gallery and staff calendars and internal resource documents.
• Managing the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
• Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Assisting the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, and additional projects as needed.
• Supporting the Sales Team in an administrative capacity through booking transportation, restaurant and hotel reservations, and assisting as concierge for visiting artists and staff.

Benefits

• 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. This includes David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.
• Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, and family medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level