Gallery Assistant

Karma Gallery is seeking a full-time Gallery Assistant for immediate hire for our Los Angeles location. This position is the first point of contact for our visitors and clients, and will contribute to the overall day-to-day running of our LA gallery, overseeing vendors and supplies, and working across multiple departments to ensure smooth operations of our openings and events. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in an intimate collaborative environment, is a creative problem solver and has enthusiasm for contemporary art and our artist roster.

The schedule for this full-time, non-exempt position is Monday through Friday during the summer months, with additional hours for openings, art fairs, and events.

Key Responsibilities
– Open and close the gallery, maintain an orderly front desk, work areas, and viewing rooms
– Oversee and order gallery and office supplies, liaise with gallery vendors.
– Welcome & greet visitors and clients, answer phone and email inquiries, directing messages to appropriate contacts.
– Process bookstore sales, manage and update bookstore inventory.
– Update gallery calendars with events, artist and staff information, send daily schedule email
– Oversee gallery interns, track and distribute projects.
– Provide on-site support for public programs, events and gallery openings; Book venues, send invitations, and order supplies.
– Assist with fact sheets, database maintenance, previews and sales support for gallery directors, sending information as needed.
– Support sales directors with expenses, booking travel and accommodations.
– Schedule viewings, update calendars, and coordinate with art handlers and the gallery team. – Highlight viewings and provide client walkthroughs when needed.
– Be available for additional hours during openings, events and art fairs.

Qualifications & Requirements
– Prior experience working in a gallery, art institution or creative client-service environment.
– Bachelor’s degree in Art History, English, Arts – Administration or related field is helpful.
– Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
– Comfortable efficiently communicating via email, phone and text.
– Experience handling confidential information with integrity and discretion
– Have an interest in the art market and are looking to grow professionally.
– Enjoy working in a collaborative environment as well as independently.
– Comfortable and confident interacting with all kinds of audiences.
– Fluency with Google suite, Indesign and – – Photoshop programs
– A Plus: You are familiar with our artists and have visited our galleries.

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000

Benefits: 
– Health, Dental and Vision insurance
– FSA/DCA accounts
– Commuter benefits
– Paid Parental Leave
– Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
– 401(k) with a company match
– Manager reviews and feedback

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: August 24, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Email your resume and cover letter as a single PDF to hiring@karmakarma.org, noting Gallery Assistant LA in the subject line. “We understand qualifications aren’t everything. If you see yourself thriving in this role, even if your background is unconventional, we encourage you to apply!”

EEO Statement
Karma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.