Weschler’s Auctioneers & Appraisers

Weschler’s, the top auction house for antiques & fine art in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, seeks a responsible, team-oriented, and driven part-time Gallery Assistant to work in our Rockville MD gallery. This part-time role entails auction support as well as duties behind the scenes. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious person who has an appetite to learn in a fast paced, arts focused environment. Weekday shifts only (20hr maximum/week). 

Responsibilities

•        Preparing and styling the gallery for auctions

•        Assisting with pickups, previews, and events

•        Unpacking, packing, and conducting inventory of property

•        Participating in fundamental tasks during auctions

•        Answer general questions

•        Assist in preventing theft by following security procedures

•        Janitorial duties (i.e.. sweeping, trash & recycling)

Qualifications

•        Bachelor degree preferred

•        Excellent customer services skills and desire to work with the public.

•        Enthusiastic and calm under pressure, with a commonsense approach.

•        Committed, reliable and capable of working well as part of a team.

•        Fluency in English necessary.

•        Ability and willingness to be flexible with working hours.

•        Must be able to lift 35 to 50 lbs. and climb a ladder

•        Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

No Phone Calls Please. Email Cover Letters and Resume to [email protected]

Weschler’s is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Weschler’s ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Weschler’s Auctioneers & Appraisers

Weschler’s, the top auction house for antiques & fine art in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, seeks a Gallery Assistant for their online auctions. We are seeking a personable, detail-oriented individual who has the knowledge and skills to further the growth of all departments.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Photograph and process photos for weekly Metro auctions; knowledge of Lightroom and/or Photoshop required
• Assist with other Metro (weekly) auction duties (ie. exhibitions, receiving property, lotting, unpacking boxes, etc.)
• Participate in Telephone Bidding, Internet Bidding, and Clerking during quarterly auctions
• Work with the front office to move sold and unsold property to specified areas while maintaining artwork and objects safety.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience

Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency, attention to detail, aesthetic sense, can-do attitude, ability to juggle multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines, and work collaboratively as a team member a must.
• Proficiency & knowledge of Lightroom and/or Photoshop required, Microsoft Office, RFC Auction Database knowledge a plus

Salary commensurate with experience.

This is an entry-level position.

Weschler’s offers a competitive package including a 401K savings plan, medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents (generally Weschler’s pays 80% of total premiums), Life & Disability insurance (100% paid by Weschler’s) and paid time off and leave policies.

Please submit resume and cover letter by October 15 to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Weschler’s Auctioneers & Appraisers