Gallery Assistant/Receptionist
Craig F. Starr Gallery
(New York NY)
Upper East Side Gallery specializing in American Post-War and Contemporary art seeks a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented full-time Gallery Assistant/Receptionist to provide overall support to a small, tight-knit staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Required: Advanced degree in Arts Administration OR minimum one year’s experience as a gallery assistant or administrative assistant for an arts organization
- Knowledge and experience with PC operating systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Experience with ArtBase and/or FileMaker preferred
- Ability to anticipate needs and respond proactively
- Strong verbal and writing skills with a positive, outgoing attitude
- Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task, are a must
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primary responsibility is providing day-to-day assistance to the gallery’s principal, including booking appointments, managing all travel, calendar, and correspondence, and preparing meeting materials and checklists
- Front desk responsibilities include answering phones and managing multiple calls, handling catalogue sales, greeting visitors, and tactfully fielding general questions
-Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Inventory and database management
- Assist with financial administration and invoicing
- Some light art-handling and help with exhibition installations
- Participation at gallery openings (requires working in the evening, openings are approximately every six to eight weeks)
- Provide general support to gallery staff
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly salary commensurate with experience
Please email a resume and cover letter to StarrGallery@gmail.com with “Gallery Assistant” in subject line. No phone calls please.Please email a resume and cover letter to StarrGallery@gmail.com with “Gallery Assistant” in subject line. No phone calls please.