Contemporary Art Gallery

Los Angeles, CA

DESCRIPTION

Los Angeles Contemporary Art Gallery is looking to hire a full-time, Front Desk Gallery Assistant to support the staff in a variety of administrative duties. 

The successful candidate will be a highly organized, articulate and personable individual with a bachelor's degree in art history and previous administrative experience in a gallery or museum setting. He or she must present a professional appearance and be capable of multi-tasking under pressure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Answering phones
• Greeting visitors
• Opening and closing the gallery daily
• Booking travel, restaurant reservations and assisting in correspondence for Gallery Owner and Director
• Updating the gallery's mailing list, directories and calendar
• Coordinating building maintenance by contacting vendors and confirming appointments
• Ordering and maintaining office and packing supplies
• Creating e-mail announcements for exhibitions, art fairs and gallery news
• Sorting mail and filing documents
• Hosting opening reception and events
• Liaising with Press Coordinator
• Working with Bookkeeper to maintain records
• Maintaining social media presence

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in art history, studio art, business or related field
• Preferred candidates will have past experience working in a gallery, museum, or auction house for at least one year, or have had multiple internships
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills – both phone and email etiquette
• Must be available to work gallery openings on some weeknights and also on Saturdays.
• Well versed in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with FileMaker Pro or data entry

HOW TO APPLY

For consideration, please email cover letter, resume, references and salary expectations to [email protected] with the subject line: 

“Front Desk Gallery Assistant – (your name).”