Client and Visitor Services Associate, Contemporary Art Gallery, Chelsea, New York
For our internationally renowned Contemporary Art gallery client, we are seeking a Client and Visitor Services Associate. The successful applicant will provide superlative customer service skills to all gallery visitors during daily office hours, openings, events and public and private programs and receptions. Duties include greeting and facilitating conversations with clients and visitors; answering and forwarding calls; coordinating gallery openings and events; processing sales catalogue orders and keeping inventory; maintaining lists and sending out mass mailings; overseeing and collecting incoming and outgoing mail; routine maintenance of artist and related files; general office and administrative support; and other duties as assigned. The ideal applicant will have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role with a gallery or auction house, excellent communications, organizational and phone skills and the ability to respond to and work with a broad range of queries, personalities and co-workers. BA in Art History preferred; strong Microsoft Word experience and flexibility for some evening and weekend hours are required. An excellent position for an enthusiastic, friendly and professional team-player who enjoys and thrives in a front desk role and who can manage a variety of tasks at the same time. Knowledge and interest in arts and culture is essential. Salary to 40-45K plus excellent benefits. Please send resume with detailed cover letter and contact information for at least three references to [log in to unmask]
Thomas & Associates, Inc.
6 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
P. 212.779.7059
F. 212.779.7096
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With offices in New York City and Chicago, Thomas & Associates, Inc.
is an innovative firm that offers staffing, consulting, and professional
development workshops for museums, galleries and arts and culture
businesses nationwide and internationally. The company has recently
launched its career services division to address the needs of arts and
culture professionals everywhere.
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