Assistant to Partner

James Cohan Gallery

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James Cohan, a contemporary art gallery with two locations in Manhattan is searching for an experienced individual to assist gallery Partner.

As an organization, we pride ourselves on building and maintaining a collegial and friendly working environment that values collaboration across disciplines, with a common purpose of supporting our artists in the many facets of the contemporary art world.

Responsibilities

Manage and work closely with artists in Partner’s personal roster including Yinka Shonibare
Help manage production spreadsheets, payments, museum loans, exhibition planning and coordinating events for artists etc.
Help with all sales responsibilities including maintaining and organizing client, advisor and curator lists
Assist with all sales outreach by putting together PDF and Private View presentations and drafting sales outreach
Facilitate post-sale process together with registrar
Coordinate travel arrangements
Assist with email communications

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 years of prior museum or gallery experience strongly recommended
Familiarity and fluency with Artlogic or similar gallery management databases
Extensive PC literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail & Photoshop
Exceptional organizational skills
Meticulous attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Self-starter who is able to multi-task and identify projects that are in need of immediate attention versus long term projects
Excellent communication skills, able to work with wide variety of people, and an understanding of the fast and fluctuating pace of the contemporary art gallery.

Full time Mon-Fri 10-6:00 with some Saturday’s during art fairs and exhibition openings

Salary (with benefits) is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to job@jamescohan.com with “Assistant to Partner” in the subject line.