ABOUT THE GALLERY:
The Gallery is a dynamic venue for contemporary art in Los Angeles and in New York and is internationally regarded as a leading gallery of its generation. The exhibition program is dedicated to presenting artists’ work with passion and intellectual rigor, and to bringing the utmost care and precision to showcasing artistic visions. The Gallery is committed to presentations that blend scholarship and connoisseurship with equity and inclusion. We are an institution rooted in our hometown of Los Angeles, and in California, even as we embrace cultural activity as a fully global phenomenon.
Maintaining a culture of belonging is important to us—we strive for a workplace where every single team member feels valued, supported, and heard. We believe in the power of creativity and seek opportunities for connection, collaboration, and learning between cultures and communities. We are committed to championing policies and practices that promote diversity, foster cultural equity, and sustain an environment of inclusivity. The Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Gallery does not discriminate, and does not permit discrimination against its employees, interns, volunteers, or applicants. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of individuals who contribute their time and talents to our mission, and we pledge to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive place to work.
The Gallery’s consistent growth, developed in tandem with its artists’ ambitions, occurs through the unique participation and contribution of each employee. We look for colleagues who are the most driven, the most talented, and the most creative. Every member of the Gallery’s team should aim for excellence and ingenuity, surpassing challenges and discovering new possibilities together. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn provide avenues for career advancement across all departments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT:
Oversee the Administrative Assistant to ensure a streamlined and efficient schedule and workflow for the Owner
Proactively prioritize, troubleshoot, and anticipate issues that could arise, and resolve them with the Department Heads and team members
Maintain an awareness of the workflow of every department, the daily schedules of the staff, and current projects, staying informed so that the Owner can be updated regularly
Oversee staff inquiries to the Owner for information, proposals, and decisions, acting as a filter for internal communication and exercise independent judgement related to such information
Exhibit a positive attitude, establishing and maintaining professional, productive, and courteous interactions that promote teamwork
Execute all correspondence with a high level of attention to detail and discreetly manage confidential information
Manage special projects as directed by the Owner
Recommend solutions to operational and administrative problems and resolve routine and complex inquiries
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the execution of daily tasks by the Administrative Assistant, overseeing scheduling, travel, and vetting communication
Answer phones and take messages as needed
When the Administrative Assistant is unavailable, run errands as needed (pick up lunch, coffee, weekly office groceries, etc.)
Attend gallery, sales, and exhibition meetings, plus other meetings as requested, and take notes
Maintain an informed understanding of the contemporary art world
Ensure that the Owner’s phone, computer, iPad, and other devices are updated and working, troubleshooting any IT issues as necessary
Oversee Owner’s personal acquisitions and installation alongside the Registrar Team
CLIENT RELATIONS:
Recognize individual names and faces of clients, collectors, and curators; and communicate with them in an articulate, professional manner
Develop and retain an in-depth knowledge of gallery artists’ practices and biographies, as well as the private and public collections that own their work
Manage scheduling of private viewings for clients, curators, etc. as requested by the Owner and coordinate installation with Registrar and Preparator teams as instructed
Assist the Sales Assistants and Sales Coordinators in coordinating client gifts
SCHEDULING & TRAVEL:
Oversee the Administrative Assistant’s management of the Owner’s work calendar(s), ensuring all calendar and travel information is accurate and current
Exercise considerable discretion and judgment as to priorities and effective use of the Owner’s time
With the Administrative Assistant, communicate with clients, curators, artists, etc. to set up meetings, dinners, events, studio visits, etc.
Work with the Administrative Assistant and Sales Coordinator NY on managing the benefit and gala annual schedule and DKG participation
With the Administrative Assistant, schedule quarterly meetings with Owner, Owner’s spouse, and PA to review the calendar and confirm upcoming travel plans
SALES ASSISTANCE & OFFERS:
Assemble and update Sales and Info PDFs for the Owner as requested and instructed; ensuring all requests are completed in a timely manner
Communicate with clients on behalf of Owner about upcoming exhibitions, fairs and offers
Provide post-sale support including working with the Finance Department on invoicing
Oversee the Administrative Assistant on all sales record updates, ensuring accuracy
Stay current on all sale, hold, and pricing information updates
AUCTIONS:
Coordinate Owner’s personal auction acquisitions and gallery acquisitions with Administrative Assistant, Associate Director, Sales and Sales Coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS:
Our ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and creative with exceptional organizational skills; an excellent verbal and written communicator; and possesses the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We seek candidates who are extremely self-motivated, responsible, and efficient, and who hold a sincere appreciation for and experience with navigating diverse cultural spaces. In addition:
Knowledge of contemporary art and art institutions required
At least five (5) years of professional experience in a contemporary art gallery, auction house, or related institution required
Experience providing executive-level support to C-suite level executives, gallery owners, museum directors, or institution heads is preferred
BA in Art History, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
Highly detail-oriented and precise, with superior writing and editing abilities and a strong ability to proofread
High level of emotional intelligence, including sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgment, with a composed, proactive, and assertive demeanor
Skills in a Mac-based environment required, including Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign) welcomed
Basic knowledge of databases such as Artlogic preferred
Basic knowledge of sales platforms such as Arternal preferred
Fluency in multiple languages welcomed
Access to reliable transportation for in-town errands
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, salaried position.
The pay scale for this position is $100,000 – $120,000
Benefits for full-time employees, following a waiting period, include:
Premium PPO or HMO medical insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)
Vision insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)
Dental and long-term disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Paid personal and vacation days (starting at 13 days annually, increased over time)
Paid sick time (6 days annually)
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Paid gallery closures
Paid family leave
Participation in a 401k retirement plan (with employer contribution)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
This position is in person and based in Los Angeles, CA.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following via email with the subject line “DKG LA: Executive and Sales Associate” to jobs@davidkordanskygallery.com by Friday, April 18th:
one PDF containing:
a cover letter detailing your previous experience
a complete CV
In your application, please note all relevant skills requested in the qualifications above.
BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with most, if not all, of the requested qualifications are invited to apply. Submissions including the above items will be prioritized. No phone or walk-in inquiries, please.