Full time Art Gallery Assistant

Distinguished Philadelphia art gallery specializing in natural history, travel and exploration, and cartography, is looking for a full-time gallery assistant.

The position’s main responsibility will be to assist the Director and Gallery Manager in daily projects, organizing and cataloging an extensive collection of inventory, creating custom catalogs, conducting extensive and accurate research, and to aid in maintaining the gallery space. The assistant will also assist in answering customer calls, greet clients, and organize the mailing of the catalogs. The assistant may also be called upon to assist the director and manager of the gallery in other administrative tasks.

$3,250month (full-time, 40 hours/week) depending on experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Word, Excel, Powerpoint required; proficiency in Adobe Photoshop & InDesign or similar photo/imaging programs preferred
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Any Experience with the client relationship management software ACT! or other CRM isa plus.
• Experience with works on paper or the decorative arts is a plus, particularly of the 16th to 19th centuries
• Valid driver’s license preferred, Able to lift and carry works of art weighing up to 35 lbs.

This is a full time, permanent position. The employee will work five days a week, 10am – 6pm. Candidate MUST be available to work Saturdays.

Ideal candidate should be a professional, cheerful, and enthusiastic individual comfortable handling daily administrative tasks and client interactions in a high-pressure, but vibrant environment.

Please respond with a resume and cover letter.

No walk-ins or calls please. This posting will be taken down once the position has been filled.