Full Time Gallery Assistant

Upper East Side gallery seeking gallery assistant.

Edward Tyler Nahem is looking for a full-time gallery assistant to work front of house. We are seeking someone who has meticulous attention to detail, who possesses a calm, warm, poised demeanor, a strong sense of professionalism and works well with others. Candidates must have experience with and an understanding of the nuances involved in working with global clients and a positive, proactive, "can do" attitude. Desirable candidates will be highly personable with the ability to multitask and to write at a formal and high academic level. Experience booking domestic and international travel is a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as gatekeeper for gallery which includes answering telephones, fielding general queries and greeting all guests
• Manage gallery and owner’s calendars with relevant projects, meetings and annual events
• Coordinate dinner reservations for client meetings when needed
• Light event planning for annual gallery events
• Work with gallery staff to develop and execute digital communications and social media using Mail Chimp, Instagram and other relevant platforms
• Update and maintain email and mailing lists in ArtBase
• Catalogue artworks in the gallery database using ArtBase and ArtBinder
• Maintain library database
• Research and write histories for incoming works of art
• Create fact sheets for artworks and write informative essays when needed
• Auction research using Artnet auction database
• Maintain gallery website and other online platforms such as Artsy and Artnet
• Assist gallery owner with Holiday Gift distribution for clients and vendors and other projects as needed
• Other day to day tasks including, filing and general gallery maintenance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required and specific knowledge of post war and contemporary artists
• Excellent computer literacy related to Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Database management experience
• Knowledge of ArtBase and Artbinder a plus
• Must be comfortable speaking with high level clients and daily visitors alike
• Outstanding writing skills
• Knowledge of or interest in art history and the artworld
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks
• Must be extremely organized and detail oriented
• Must be discreet and confidential
• At least 3 years gallery experience required
• Candidate may be asked to submit writing samples

The position is 5 days per week, Tuesday-Saturday. Salary commensurate with experience and includes a benefits package. Please send resume and cover letter to brigid@etnahem.com with Subject Line: Gallery Assistant.