Gallery Assistant

FINE ART GALLERY ASSISTANT:

This entry-level position presents a great opportunity to work with fine art and be a critical part of our fast paced team. There are dogs and koi at the gallery so applicant must be an animal person.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This full time (40 hour a week) role, M-F 9AM-5:30PM, will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Providing clerical duties, including answering phones, filing, and copying - you will be an overall multi-tasking machine who needs to remain organized and level-headed at all times
• Coordinating domestic and international shipping of works of fine art
• Assist in sales, client presentations, and preparation of post-sale client documents
• Assisting with client visits and art shows as needed
• Maintaining and adding inventory records and web postings for all artworks
• Writing art historical descriptions and articles
• Providing general assistance to rest of staff
• Some personal assistance to our director as assigned
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QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. required, background in Art History, Museum Studies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and remain flexible with changing priorities
• Must be able to work well under pressure and be a team player within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to remain calm while meeting deadlines
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent English verbal and written skills
• Excellent attention to detail and consistency
Excellent typing skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Ability to complete tasks in an autonomous and timely manner
• Valid CA driver's license

Full health benefits are included after a probationary period along with vacation and holidays, salary commensurate on experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please email a cover letter and résumé to ------------. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, only select candidates will be contacted, no phone calls please