Admin Assistant

Alex Israel Studio

Administrative Assistant to Los Angeles–Based Artist

Los Angeles–based contemporary visual artist seeks an experienced, full-time Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of a busy art studio.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and professional, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires someone who can take direction, work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and see tasks through to completion. Reliability, punctuality, discretion, and a positive, can-do attitude are essential.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM Location: Los Angeles, CA (in person)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and organize a comprehensive digital archive of artworks, exhibitions, press materials, and related documentation.

  • Manage the physical inventory and archive of editions, prints, sculptures, ephemera, and samples.

  • Track production schedules and coordinate timelines for ongoing projects and new artworks.

  • Liaise with galleries, museums, collectors, fabricators, and other partners to coordinate artwork documentation, packing, transportation, shipping, and installation.

  • Conduct research, obtain estimates, and gather information relevant to studio projects and operations. • Coordinate maintenance and service appointments for the studio and residence as needed.

  • Provide general administrative and logistical support, including occasional errands.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Proficiency with Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot everyday technology issues.

  • Familiarity with the contemporary art world and its professional practices.

  • Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and familiarity with navigating Los Angeles. • Professionalism, discretion, punctuality, and dependability.

  • Positive, flexible, can-do attitude and willingness to take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

  • Experience with ArtBase or comparable art inventory management software.

  • Previous experience in an artist’s studio, gallery, museum, or similar creative environment.

How to Apply
Posted on October 22