Art Gallery Associate Director

Laura Rathe Fine Art is seeking a full-time experienced Associate Director.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated and an outgoing team player. They must have a strong ability to multi-task and to easily shift from approaching clients to administrative tasks. Prior fine art gallery sales and management experience required.

A large part of the job is to manage gallery operations and sales. This person greets visitors to the gallery and therefore must be personable and have a deep understanding of the gallery artists. A background in art history is preferred, as well as knowledge of the art market.

The associate director duties include but are not limited to administrative tasks such as inventory, website and digital files management, mailing list and client management. This person is also responsible for exhibition planning including marketing and advertising, shipping, managing installation, and coordinating the opening reception.

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications and Requirements

– proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop

– fine art sales experience REQUIRED

– knowledge of gallery management systems

– must be highly organized and able to efficiently handle multiple tasks

– excellent verbal and written communication skills

The responsibilities include:

– interfacing with clients

– keeping track of client inquiries

– exhibition planning, marketing and shipping logistics

– liaise with artists

– art handling and inventory

– website and mailing list management

– coordinate special events

Must be available to work weekends.

Laura Rathe Fine Art