CMay Gallery

Los Angeles, CA

Gallery Associate (Full-Time)

We are a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles with active programming and international clientele. As the lead member of the art gallery team, this position will require hands-on management of the daily operation at our art gallery. We have multiple gallery spaces, and this is an exciting opportunity for an arts professional who is passionate about working at art galleries and driven to play a substantial role in building a successful contemporary art gallery. We will be accepting candidates who have previous art gallery experience only.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of art gallery experience such as day-to-day client management, gallery maintenance, installation, and art handling
• Bilingual (Korean)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and social skills: Core responsibility to manage relationships with artists, clients, collectors, guests, and media professionals

Gallery Associate is a multi-faceted position that involves managing many different aspects:

• LOGISTICS
  • Ensuring the installation and de-installation of exhibitions
  • Preparing and managing the on-going maintenance of the gallery space
  • Prepare and participate in exhibition opening receptions and special events
  • Managing art packing, shipping, transportation, and storage
  • Preparation and participation of domestic and international art fairs (travel required)
  • Managing and organizing art inventory

• PR & COMMUNICATION
  • Managing exhibition and gallery promotion and communications
  • Updating the gallery’s website, social media accounts, and email marketing
  • Writing press releases and promotional materials

• MANAGING TEAM MEMBERS
  • Managing the assistant and interns
  • Training team members

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Mailchimp, and Adobe Photoshop
• Working knowledge in social media marketing and email marketing (MailChimp)
• Punctual, reliable professional with strong work ethics
• Comfortable with physical work of handling art and maintenance of the gallery

DESIRED QUALITY:

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
• Presentable and pleasant mannerism

GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am - 6pm

Please e-mail us at [email protected] with the following:
Cover letter and resume in PDF (or .doc format)
GALLERY ASSOCIATE in the subject line