Front of House Gallery Assistant

Sprüth Magers

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Sprüth Magers is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication skills, and superb judgment, poise and dedication to join our motivated team in Los Angeles as our Front of House Gallery Assistant.

The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with the public as the first point of contact. A friendly and professional demeanor is essential for this position.

The team at our Los Angeles branch is small, this position requires the successful candidate to work closely with gallery staff to efficiently execute administrative tasks and to be an active member of gallery projects.

Responsibilities
  • Answers, routes and logs incoming phone calls

  • Greets, announces and logs gallery visitors (following COVID protocols)

  • Oversees visitor online appointments

  • Updates contacts in database to ensure accuracy, works with the Contacts team in Germany

  • Maintains general gallery calendar, tracking special events, exhibitions, travel

  • Maintains and orders office and gallery supplies

  • Works with various administrative and shipping vendors

  • Manages incoming and outgoing mail, Fedex etc

  • Oversees all aspects of book/library inventory, sales and order fulfillment of publications

  • Assists in assessing equipment needs, reserves and coordinates rentals, as necessary for special events

  • Confirms parking arrangements as necessary for special events

  • Coordinates appropriate hospitality for gallery dinners, lunches and group visits

  • Provides administrative and operational support to LA team

  • Helps to coordinate appointments, events and meetings

Requirements
  • Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree

  • Interest in and knowledge of contemporary art and art history required

  • Administrative experience, PA or related assistant/support experience

  • Fluency in MS Office

  • Proficiency with ArtBase, FileMaker Pro or other database software a plus

  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro and Creative Suite program

  • Some lifting is required

This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position, with a good benefits package. Hourly rate is commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume in PDF format to applications@spruethmagers.com

Must be eligible to work in the US

Posted on May 13