Gallery Assistant

Gallery Wendi Norris

Gallery Wendi Norris is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual with strong communications skills and familiarity with the gallery’s program to join our team as a Gallery Assistant.

This role provides essential organizational support to the gallery team across a variety of projects and day-to-day operations. This is an on-site, full-time position based in San Francisco, with a required schedule of Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM through 6 PM.

  • Location: San Francisco, CA

  • Hours: 40 hours per week (on-site); Tuesday through Saturday

  • Benefits: 20 days of paid time off (PTO), accrued from your start date; Eligibility for the Gallery Wendi Norris health and dental plan after three months of employment; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; Eligibility for a profit-sharing incentive

  • Start Date: December 1, 2026

Responsibilities
  • Assist the sales team by preparing presentation materials, including compiling SketchUp models and artwork dossiers

  • Support Registrar with art handling and packing of artwork

  • Help maintain gallery databases and archives including Artist CV updates

  • Support marketing and communications initiatives, including social media content, e-blasts, and website updates

  • Coordinate internal and external events in collaboration with the gallery team, including scheduling, setup, vendor and catering bookings, guest lists, and invitations

  • Assist with general gallery upkeep, including maintaining tidy common areas, managing coffee/refreshment setup, ordering supplies, and occasional light cleaning to ensure a welcoming environment

  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing publication shipments

Requirements
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud specifically InDesign and Photoshop—Microsoft Office Suite, and data entry

  • Minimum of one year of experience in a gallery, museum, or comparable arts environment with experience in art handling. Ability to assist with the physical aspects of art handling, including moving, packing, installing, and de-installing artwork.

  • Background in art history, arts management, or a related field recommended but not required

  • Prior experience with a design tools and strong eye for clean, effective design is preferred

  • Strong written and visual communication skills

  • Highly detail-oriented, with an organized and methodical work style

  • Emotionally intelligent, with strong interpersonal skills

  • Proactive and resourceful, with a problem-solving mindset

  • Team-oriented, with a commitment to the gallery’s mission and collaborative culture

  • Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@gallerywendinorris.com, with the subject line “Gallery Assistant.”

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Posted on November 12