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Various Small Fires is seeking an organized individual with a strong knowledge of contemporary art to assist the gallery’s growing team as a Gallery Assistant. This multifaceted position requires an individual who: is comfortable with being in a public-facing role, is excited about the contemporary art world, is a strong writer and communicator, has impeccable attention to detail, and is eager to work on a wide range of tasks in an assistant-level position.
Responsibilities
Front Desk Administration
- Open and close VSF’s Los Angeles location
- Greets, announces and logs gallery visitors. Recognize and identify clients, press, and other important contacts and manage all in-person appointments
- Field and direct incoming phone calls
- Organize, create, and update all desk materials – signage, sign-in books, press releases, artist CVs, catalogs, etc.
Gallery Maintenance
- Handles all incoming and outgoing mail, including FedEx, USPS and messenger deliveries
- Maintain all exhibition and art fair materials
- Maintain and update artist bios, press packets, catalog inventory and library
- Order and organize office and kitchen supplies
- Daily walkthroughs of the gallery aimed at keeping the space in presentable condition.
Administrative Support
- Administrative support to all staff as needed including managing email campaigns, contact database, communal calendar, and sales reserves
- Collaborate with gallery team to create social media content
- Assists in organizing gallery openings and exhibition events
- Supervises distribution of invitations, RSVPs, and guest lists
- Update and manage online ad listings for all gallery exhibitions
- Field the general gallery email account
- Coordinate physical events such as openings and dinners, as needed
Requirements
- Knowledge of/ interest in contemporary art.
- Minimum one (1) year combined experience working at an art gallery, museum, auction house, or artist studio.
- BA in Modern or Contemporary Art History, Arts Administration, or related field preferred, but consideration is given to candidates with related professional experience.
- Strong knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Basic skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign) preferred.
- Applicants currently based in Los Angeles preferred.
- Candidate must own a car.
How to apply
Please send a resume (one page) and a cover letter (one page or less) to Mallory Cohen: mallory@vsf.la.