Art Gallery Operations Manager

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $58,000 to $62,000. Benefits include three weeks paid vacation, sick leave, and contribution to medical insurance. Applicants should have a four-year degree and be prepared to provide three professional references.

Requirements:

At least six years experience as a registrar or gallery manager in a contemporary art gallery setting, with strong, practical knowledge of and working relationships in the art world. Also required: hands-on experience with exhibitions management, art fairs, sales, contract negotiation with vendors and suppliers, art shipping and logistics, art handling, gallery administration, daily operations, and public programming & interaction.

Job Outline:

Artwork Inventory and Shipping Management

- Negotiating shipping contracts and quotes

- Managing domestic and international shipping logistics

Exhibition Management

- Overseeing all assets, documents, listings and related sales materials

- Coordinating with director re: openings, event planning and related programming

Sales

- Client Communication and Coordination including gallery walk-throughs

- Invoicing and Shipment Management

Staff Management

- Interviewing, Hiring, and Training of art handlers, assistants and interns

- Staff Management - management of gallery assistants, interns, art handlers, and cleaning staff

Artist Management

- Oversight of all artist contracts and consignment agreements

- Management of all artist related documents

Workplace Management

- Vendor and Supplier Coordination including contract negotiation

- Inventory and Supply Management

Budgeting

- Preparation and maintenance of budget for gallery, events and general operations

- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly, and on-demand reports