Gallery Director

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45,000 plus commission

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Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a sales and art-related field. A working knowledge of contemporary art is a must. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high volume environment. 
Responsibilities include:
• Managing day-to-day gallery operations including installations, hanging, and occasional packing. 
• Liaising with gallery collectors, interior designers, museum institutions, and press contacts.
• Overseeing installations, logistics, and special events and part time personnel
• Heavy email and phone correspondence
• Managing gallery website 
• Experience with software including Adobe Photoshop and PDF maker, App Technology
• Coordinate and communicate with other gallery directors on various projects
• Coordinating shipping 
• Inventory management including maintaining accurate database records.

Requirements:
• BA in arts-related field or business marketing field, preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in sales or arts-related field
• Knowledge or willingness to learn about contemporary art
• Professional dress and demeanor required
• Comfortable with heavy computer time and navigating new technology on pc and smart phone.
• Solid administrative and organizational skills with great attention to detail. 
• Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment alone, and as part of a team, while taking on simultaneous projects

A typical day as an Associate Director could include, meeting with new clients, writing a press release, uploading images for a new exhibition to our website, adding inventory to quick-books, creating a custom pdf for a designer, shipping artwork nationally or internationally, and working closely with directors in our other gallery location on upcoming exhibitions and inventory solutions.
This position is full time. Salary and commissions, depending on experience.
Please apply with cover letter and resume.

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