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Make Room is a rapidly-growing gallery in Hollywood with international outreach. This front-facing position requires great attention to detail, strong organizational skills, diplomacy, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with the public as the first point of contact. This person will also be a self-starter and able to act independently and collaboratively as projects require. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn, provide avenues for career advancement tailored to the employee.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and sales support to the Directors and Exhibition Manager
Assist Exhibition Manager in coordinating all aspects of local transport, domestic and international shipping
Build and maintain relationships with shipping companies to ensure cost-effective, timely, and accurate estimates and shipments
Track consignment contracts with other galleries and clients, including alerting relevant staff to expiring agreements and updating them as needed
Preparing for new exhibitions and art fairs, both with the Owner and directly with the artists
Assist in the creation of exhibition and art fair materials
Greet and interact with gallery visitors, artists, clients, and press
- Manage artist press, documents, and gallery archives
Opening and closing the Gallery each day, maintaining the gallery general tidiness
Acting as point-person and assisting with vendors such as caterers and cleaning service providers
Assist with on- and off-site event planning, including public and private receptions, programs, and events
Assist the Sales Team in updating artwork inventory and preparing images and offer PDFs, as needed
Requirements
BA/BFA/MA in Studio Art, Art History or Art Administration is preferred
Minimum two (2) years combined experience working at an art gallery, museum, auction house, or artist studio (internships acceptable) with emphasis on administrative and gallery operations
General experience with art handling
Interest in or passion for modern and contemporary art
Skills in a Mac-based environment required, including: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign) welcomed
Familiarity of sales platforms such as Arternal, Artlogic, and Artsy welcomed
Photography and graphic design skills are a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, proficiency in Chinese or Korean is a plus
Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Possession of a valid state driver’s license and reliable means of transportation to facilitate local collections and deliveries
How to Apply
The position is Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM, with occasional evening commitments. The position starts immediately. Salary commensurate with experience, benefits package including healthcare, and paid vacation which increases with tenure.
Please send a cover letter and your resume in PDF form to Paige Greco Paige@makeroom.la. Position open until filled. No phone or walk-in inquiries please.
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Posted on February 23