Fernberger seeks a dedicated Gallery Assistant to work both independently and with 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. This is a small gallery setting that will provide the right person with a multi-layered experience with room to grow. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized, and have a flexible working style.Key Duties and Responsibilities:General gallery administrative duties: open and close gallery, assist visitors at front desk, manage/update the shared calendar, maintain an organized and clean working environmentCatalogue sales and inventory management using ArternalPress, image, shipping document archivingOverall administrative and sales support, including liaising with collectors, museums, galleries, and media contactsAssemble all exhibition materials including checklists, sales previews, press kits, and artist dossiers.Manage the gallery website, which includes updating artist CVs, press kits, artwork images, exhibition installation views and artist/gallery newsLead on email announcements, drafted in consultation with gallery directorsMaintain up to date inventory, consignments, loans and photo archivesCoordinate fine art shipments and logisticsManage gallery social mediaLight art handling as required by shipment and exhibition schedule Desired Skills and Experience:· Bachelors’ Degree in Fine Art, Art History, or a related field· Prior gallery or museum work experience preferred· Excellent written and oral communication skills· Mac proficient· Working knowledge of Adobe suite· Detail oriented in approach and accurate in execution· Strong planning and organization skills· Strong project management skills· Self-starter with strong initiative to deliver· Strong problem-solving skills· Collaborative· Passion for excellence
