A unique opportunity to join Rosenberg & Co., a prestigious Upper East Side gallery that specializes in Modern and Contemporary art. Rosenberg & Co. is the descendant gallery of Paul Rosenberg & Co., presenting important gallery exhibitions and participating in a variety of high-caliber domestic and international art fairs. Rosenberg & Co. is seeking a dedicated Gallery Assistant to work with the gallery staff on daily tasks, long-term exhibition projects, and overall operations assistance. Specifically, we are looking for a Gallery Assistant who is interested in developing registrar skills, in addition to contributing to exhibition, art fair, and administrative tasks and overseeing the entrance. Front Desk ResponsibilitiesGreet and direct visitors and clients at the front deskAnswer the telephone, take messages, transfer callsCollect and distribute mailMaintain gallery and front desk appearanceCheck and order suppliesAd hoc deliveries and shipmentsOrganize library and hardcopy files Registral AssistanceWork with the Director to set deadlines and organize artwork preparation and shipping for art fairsAssist with coordination of artwork conservation, framing, and photographyReview and update all inventory records in the database systemMaintain detailed records for shipping, receiving, and consignments including condition reportsAd hoc art handling Exhibitions, Fairs, and Administrative TasksMaintain the info@rosenbergco.com gmail accountSchedule and write weekly newsletters using MailchimpUpdate Gallery contact and mailing listsScaling works for fair and exhibitions models Prepare art fair bindersWrite artist biographiesContribute to exhibition research and press releases as neededProvide support for events and openingsManage the sale and shipping of gallery publications Desired Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have some previous experience in a gallery or museum, or equivalent academic experience Excellent oral and written communication skillsPolished, professional demeanorPunctual, meticulous, and highly detail-orientedProactive work ethic, positive attitude, and flexible working styleAbility to multitask and work in a small, collaborative, and close-knit team settingProficient user of Microsoft Office and Excel with a Mac platform, experience with database programs, like Gallery Manager etc.Knowledge of Adobe Suite desired
