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:

• Greet gallery visitors at the front desk, answer gallery phones, and facilitate client visits with staff

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the history of the gallery, its artists, and programming, and provide accurate information to gallery visitors

• Research, prepare for, and lead group visits and exhibition tours

• Monitor artwork and building safety and security

• Carry out daily opening and/or closing procedures as a keyholder

• Maintain general tidiness of the gallery, including basic cleaning

• Send weekly report emails

• Monitor office supply levels and track book inventory, restock as needed

• Pack and ship catalogs, as needed

• Research, arrange, and deliver gifts on behalf of gallery staff, as needed

• Assist in maintaining contact database records with up-to-date client and artist information

• Maintain a familiarity with the names and faces of clients, press, curators, and other regular gallery visitors

• Manage event guest lists and monitor RSVPs

• Assist the Sales Team in administrative tasks such as updating artwork inventory status, preparing images and captions, and compiling offer PDFs, as needed

• Assist with the preparation for all gallery events, including staffing openings, dinners, and viewings, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

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 and interest in contemporary art required

• At least one (1) year of experience working in a public-facing, visitor relations position at a contemporary art gallery or contemporary art museum preferred, but consideration is given to candidates with related experience

• Experience working in retail, service, and/or hospitality industry roles is welcomed

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Skills in a Mac-based environment required, including: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Basic knowledge of databases such as ArtLogic, ArtBase / FileMaker, or similar welcomed

• Basic knowledge of sales platforms such as Arternal, ArtBinder, Private Views, and Artsy welcomed

• Fluency in multiple languages welcomed

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

• This position may require extensive periods of sitting

• Possession of a valid state driver’s license and access to a reliable means of transportation to facilitate local collections and deliveries preferred

• BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• This is a full-time hourly position (overtime eligible) at 40 hours per week.

• The pay scale for this position is $20 – $25 per hour.

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

• Premium PPO or HMO medical insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)

• Vision insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)

• Dental, long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance

• Paid personal and vacation days (starting at 13 days annually, increased over time)

• Paid sick time (6 days annually)

• Paid holidays and floating holidays (10 days annually)

• Paid gallery closures

• Paid family leave

• Participation in a 401k retirement plan (with employer contribution)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.

• Due to the nature of this role, all of the work required of this position is in-person.