Gallery Assistant

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Gallery Assistant, Matthew Marks Gallery, New York, USA

Location: New York, USA
Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Education: 4-year degree required

Matthew Marks Gallery seeks a full-time gallery assistant. The gallery assistant must be highly organized, personable, and versatile. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a background in art history.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Greet visitors
Answer questions from the public
Direct incoming sales inquiries
Manage appointment system
Answer telephones
Maintain artist biographies
Prepare checklists for exhibitions
Update the gallery’s mailing list
Handle exhibition announcement and publication mailings
Sell gallery publications
Provide overall administrative support and assist gallery directors

Key Skills/Experience:

Undergraduate degree
Knowledge of modern and contemporary art
Previous experience in a gallery, museum or auction house
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Friendly and composed demeanor
Professionalism and discretion
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Competitive compensation, health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays.

How to apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@matthewmarks.com. Include the job title to which you are applying in the subject line.