Personal & Gallery Assistant, Art Gallery, New York City

For our world-renowned Art Gallery client we are seeking a Personal & Gallery Assistant.  The successful candidate will work with the Director and their team to administer all aspects of both a showroom of contemporary art and the Director’s personal and professional schedule.  Duties include but are not limited to: manage all aspects of the gallery and Director’s schedules, including client, personal and other meetings, calls and events; arrange all national and international travel; liaise with gallery and home staff, family and personal contacts; manage all office and personal correspondence and calls; interact with clients, artists and guests; provide office administrative support including filing, databases, vendor relations and front desk; assist with mailings, holiday gifts and functions; update artist records, press packets and other support materials;  other duties as required.  The ideal applicant will have 3-5 years’ experience in an Executive or Personal Assistant role at a major art gallery, auction house or equivalent, excellent communications, organizational and interpersonal skills, knowledge of contemporary art and the ability to manage a diverse calendar of professional and personal obligations.  BA in Art History or equivalent required.  An excellent position for a polished, team-oriented and discreet professional with a career interest in the ability to work a multi-faceted role in a fast-paced environment.  Salary DOE and excellent benefits.  Please send resume as a standard Word document with detailed cover letter and contact info for at least three references to [log in to unmask]

Please note our new location – beginning November 1^st, 2014!

David Griffin, Senior Associate

Thomas & Associates, Inc.

40 West 37^th Street - Penthouse A

New York, NY 10018

P. 212.779.7059

www.artstaffing.com

About Thomas & Associates, Inc. / artstaffing.com

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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