PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Archivist in a range of tasks, including administration, inventory maintenance, artist record updates, publication assistance, and press requests

• Assist in obtaining publications pertaining to gallery artists

• Scan and format press and published texts

• Maintain physical archives and book inventory in a clean, orderly, and safe manner

• Promptly add books and ephemera to artist archives

• Regularly input artist CV updates as requested

• Unpack and inventory all incoming book shipments

• Monitor client book dispersals

• Assist Sales team with complimentary book stock

• Update database records with public collection information and exhibition history, create new records as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of contemporary art required

• Bachelor’s degree in art history, studio art, or related field required

• At least two (2) years of experience in a contemporary art gallery or museum required

• Familiarity with contemporary art books in relation to gallery operations preferred

• Proficiency in a Mac-based environment required, including: Google Suite; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel); and the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign preferred)

• Basic knowledge of databases such as ArtBase / FileMaker (or similar) preferred

• Enjoys project management; skilled at completing tasks both independently and collaboratively with discretion and composure

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communicator; interest in editing

• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Extremely self-motivated, responsible, and efficient

• Willing to perform occasional physical labor, such as moving heavy boxes of books

• Fluent in English