The role of Personal Assistant to the Executive Director will report to the Executive Assistant of the Executive Director. The position provides day-to-day administrative support to the EA of the Executive Director. This support is not only vital to the gallery’s success but is also an excellent way for the Assistant to develop their skills by being closely mentored by other junior and senior members of the team.
General administrative duties include
Maintain personal and professional contact list
Management of expense and credit card reconciliations
Management of Executive Director’s personal art collection
Inventory managing (updating locations, storage, etc.)
Condition checking of all works
Paying invoices
Coordinating loans and consignments
Coordinating shipment of personal collection to home locations
Maintain/Update Personal Art Insurance Policies
Manage personal properties
Maintenance requests
Manage home staff’s schedules & payments
Manage home insurance
Manage medical insurance and bills with Gallery Manager
Assist and book personal travel
Manage delivery of personal items
Assisting the Executive Assistant
Diary management
Coordination of travel and accommodation arrangements
Organizing internal and external meetings
Artist research
Running misc. errands when needed
Assisting with general gallery duties, when required
Attendance at key gallery events, when required
One to two year experience in the Art World preferred
BA in Art History or related field required
Ideal candidate will be mature, self-motivated, highly organized, and have the ability to multitask and make decisions with great attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and administrative skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Apple products, with the ability to troubleshoot
Strong listening skills with the ability to take dictation.
Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to veronica@lissongallery.com