Prestigious Art Gallery located on the Upper East Side, New York, seeks a Gallery Assistant. Must be equally fluent in French and English. Please only apply if you meet this requirement. Manage inventory and ordering of office supplies, books, binders, tools, and kitchen essentials.First point of contact for incoming phone calls, emails, and mail. Keep artwork and client records up to date in the database. Work with IT support on gallery tech needs.Assist senior staff on gallery business, travel bookings, and select personal matters.Complete errands and urgent requests promptly and professionally.Occasional support at art fairs.Creation of artwork presentations. Oversee image organization: editing, archiving, and uploading to gallery database.Plan and produce Instagram posts and broader social media strategy.Maintain the gallery website.Write and schedule marketing emails and announcements for fairs, exhibitions, and programming.Help arrange artwork photography on-site, coordinate with photographers, and ensure proper archival procedures.Gather, organize, and digitize reference materials and literature.Produce labels, signage, and related printed materials.Maintain and organize the gallery’s library and archives.RequirementsPrevious experience in the art world preferred.Bilingual fluency in French and English. Degree in Art, Art History, or a related discipline.Must be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, deadline-driven environment.Excellent organizational skills.Strong visual sensibility and comfort working with high-value artworks.Capacity to juggle multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.Professional demeanor, dependability, and good judgment.Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm. In-person position. Occasional weekend and out of hours requirements.
