Art Gallery Assistant

Respected, family-owned modern and contemporary fine art gallery in San Francisco seeking an energetic, efficient, organized and detail-oriented Gallery Assistant to begin immediately. Applicant should have a positive attitude, a strong and reliable work ethic, professional manner and presentation, and excitement to work, learn and grow in this industry. Previous experience and knowledge is preferred but may not be required based on a case-by-case review. Tasks range from greeting guests, administrative data-entry, and supporting sales consultant conversations, to exhibition hanging/preparation, shipping/packaging artworks, and tidying gallery for opening/closing. The right candidate may grow into a sales position with the gallery and earn additional pay through commissions.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: greeting clients; maintaining gallery contact list and inventory databases, shipping and receiving records; organize and execute exhibition announcements; light art handling, packing and shipping preparation; Prepare shipping documents (e.g., FedEx) and track shipments; filing/maintenance of artist archives; maintenance of gallery website; working knowledge of social media marketing and Constant Contact; maintain supply of sales support materials (printed visuals, press articles, etc.); maintain office supply inventory; able to format and create custom envelopes and labels; assist senior staff with event planning/production/documentation; light cleaning of gallery; miscellaneous projects as needed; Assistant to Owner of Gallery; must be very well organized and able to support keeping the owner organized.

Our Gallery Assistant will work a regular schedule and also additional hours supporting special exhibition events and our participation in art fairs, assisting us with tasks ranging from physical exhibition installation and removal to inputting marketing materials and social media campaign information.
Salary: Hourly pay (medical insurance available after positive 90 day review)
Schedule: 4 days a week, including Sundays; shifts either 11-6 or 10-5pm