Santa Monica Auctions
Join the prestigious ROBERT BERMAN GALLERY and Santa Monica Auctions as an Administrative Associate and immerse yourself in the dynamic world of the fine arts market.
As our Gallery Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting both the gallery and auction house, handling a diverse range of administrative and personal assistant duties. From scheduling and correspondence to auction logistics, billing, customer service, fine arts research, and cataloging, you will ensure smooth operations as a key member on our team. You will serve as the primary liaison between gallery director Robert Berman and internal/external stakeholders, showcasing your exceptional organizational skills and industry knowledge. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with a passion for fine art, sales, or executive environments, coupled with stellar customer service and communication abilities. Prior experience in sales or fine art is a bonus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
– Assist correspondence for gallery and auction house operations
– Administrative tasks, including filing, invoicing, and client communications via in-person/phone/e-mail
– Coordinate auction logistics, including set-up, billing, and tracking sales
– Provide exceptional customer service to gallery visitors, clients, and auction participants
– Conduct fine arts research
– Support gallery installations, appointments, and special event preparations
REQUIREMENTS
– This part-time or full-time role requires availability in our Santa Monica gallery Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-5/6pm
– Flexible availability needed for openings, auctions, and special events
– Local candidates with access to transportation are preferred to assist with appointments and installations.
Salary: $20 an hour with the opportunity to grow
Benefits: N/A
Education requirements: High School Degree
Deadline to apply: November 30, 2024
Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter
How to apply: To submit your application for this position email info@smauctions.com with your resume and cover letter. The hiring date for this position is immediate but we are flexible for the right candidate.
