Maintaining a culture of belonging is important to us—we strive for a workplace where every single team member feels valued, supported, and heard. We believe in the power of creativity and seek opportunities for connection, collaboration, and learning between cultures and communities. We are committed to championing policies and practices that promote diversity, foster cultural equity, and sustain an environment of inclusivity. The Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Gallery does not discriminate, and does not permit discrimination against its employees, interns, volunteers, or applicants. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of individuals who contribute their time and talents to our mission, and we pledge to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive place to work.

The Gallery’s consistent growth, developed in tandem with its artists’ ambitions, occurs through the unique participation and contribution of each employee. We look for colleagues who are the most driven, the most talented, and the most creative. Every member of the Gallery’s team should aim for excellence and ingenuity, surpassing challenges and discovering new possibilities together. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn provide avenues for career advancement across all departments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Office Administration:

• Management of all aspects of gallery hospitality and the client / visitor experience, including direct leadership of a team of Gallery Administrators at the front desk

• Maintain an efficient, organized, and streamlined office environment

• Adhere to and update all gallery administration manuals and protocols

• With Managing Director, oversee the tracking of all staff travel logistics

Management & HR:

• Support the Managing Director in human resource administration and projects, including leadership training, staff development, all-staff group enrichment opportunities, and legal compliance; all with a consideration for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)

• Review, update, and approve time sheets for Gallery Administrators

Health & Safety:

• During COVID-19, research and maintain best practices for employee and visitor health & safety in collaboration with the Managing Director

Hospitality & Facilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of the aesthetic of the Gallery’s interior and exterior

• Oversee the gallery’s facility maintenance vendors, including anticipating issues, scheduling repairs, and processing invoices

Security:

• Monitor all facility security measures; remain on-call for emergencies

Technology:

• Liaise between staff and the gallery’s IT consultant for all office technological needs

Finance & Accounting:

• Perform material and supply audits for cost-saving measures

Private Events & Public Programs:

• Assist with all private events and public programs (virtual and in-person), in collaboration with the Programs and Events Manager

• Assist with all dinners, celebrations, and other special events held at the gallery

Our ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and creative with exceptional organizational skills; an excellent verbal and written communicator; and possesses the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We seek candidates who are extremely self-motivated, responsible, and efficient, and who hold a sincere appreciation for and experience with navigating diverse cultural spaces. In addition:

• Knowledge of contemporary art required

• Experience working at a commercial contemporary art gallery strongly preferred

• BA required; preferred in Modern or Contemporary Art History, Studio Art, Art Administration, but consideration is given to candidates with related experience

• At least four (4) years of professional experience as a Gallery Manager, Gallery Coordinator, or related facilities and operations management position required

• At least two (2) years of people management experience strongly preferred

• Advanced 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, InDesign, Photoshop) welcomed

• Intermediate knowledge of databases such as ArtBase / FileMaker (or similar) preferred

• Fluency in multiple languages (including Spanish) welcomed

• Preference is given to candidates with expert knowledge of global contemporary art, including art of the African Diaspora, Latin America, and Asia

• BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• This is a full-time, salaried position.

• The pay scale for this position will be shared at the time of an initial phone interview.

Benefits for full-time employees, following a waiting period, include:

• Fully-paid premium medical and vision insurance

• Discounted dental and long-term disability insurance

• Paid personal and vacation days (starting at 13 days annually)

• Paid sick time (6 days annually)

• Paid holidays and floating holidays (10 days annually)

• Paid gallery closures (typically 8-10 days annually)

• Paid family leave

• Participation in a 401k retirement plan

COVID-19:

• The gallery greatly values the health & safety of its employees, and is following all COVID-19 city, county, and state business guidelines.

• Approximately 80 – 90% of the work required of this position must be completed in-person, with some limited flexibility for remote work.