Shoshana Wayne Gallery is seeking a full-time Receptionist. Candidates must have the ability to multi-task, work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and be highly organized and detail-oriented.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Maintaining daily gallery operations
Assisting in coordinating exhibition openings, special events, and art fair participation
Coordinating and booking travel arrangements as needed
Answering phones and taking messages
Office management: ordering supplies, overseeing maintenance of office space
Drafting and sending e-mail blasts and maintaining gallery contact lists using MailChimp
Managing gallery Social Media presence, including generating content and growing gallery social media following
Assisting in coordinating exhibition openings, special events, and art fair participation
Maintain gallery website content via SquareSpace, including current and upcoming exhibitions, artist CVs, press articles, digital images
Scheduling and organizing calendar
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Experience working for a contemporary art gallery or similar institution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: MSWord, Excel
Attention to detail
Strong ability to multitask and prioritize as needed
Interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations, discretion required
Demonstrated interest in contemporary art essential
EDUCATION:
BA in Art History or related field strongly preferred.
Please send cover letter and resume in PDF format to director@shoshanawayne.com NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS PLEASE.