Gallery Assistant/Receptionist

Craig F. Starr Gallery

(New York NY)

Upper East Side Gallery specializing in American Post-War and Contemporary art seeks a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented full-time Gallery Assistant/Receptionist to provide overall support to a small, tight-knit staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Required: Bachelor’s degree

- Required: Advanced degree in Arts Administration OR minimum one year’s experience as a gallery assistant or administrative assistant for an arts organization

- Knowledge and experience with PC operating systems

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat)

- Experience with ArtBase and/or FileMaker preferred

- Ability to anticipate needs and respond proactively

- Strong verbal and writing skills with a positive, outgoing attitude

- Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task, are a must

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Primary responsibility is providing day-to-day assistance to the gallery’s principal, including booking appointments, managing all travel, calendar, and correspondence, and preparing meeting materials and checklists

- Front desk responsibilities include answering phones and managing multiple calls, handling catalogue sales, greeting visitors, and tactfully fielding general questions

-Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Inventory and database management

- Assist with financial administration and invoicing

- Some light art-handling and help with exhibition installations

- Participation at gallery openings (requires working in the evening, openings are approximately every six to eight weeks)

- Provide general support to gallery staff

COMPENSATION:

- Hourly salary commensurate with experience

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Please email a resume and cover letter to StarrGallery@gmail.com with “Gallery Assistant” in subject line. No phone calls please.Please email a resume and cover letter to StarrGallery@gmail.com with “Gallery Assistant” in subject line. No phone calls please.