Associate Cataloguer, Books and Manuscripts

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes "THE ROLE" and then responsibilities etc. We need headings:

for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for: About the role (the paragraph after THE ROLE). Responsibilities (list). Ideal Experience & Competencies (which could be Requirements/Qualifications/Skills). Pay: "The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$55,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package." So we have Pay and Benefits. Schedule: not mentioned. So we should not include Schedule. Benefits: we have mention of competitive benefits package, but not specifics. The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text like "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD". "competitive benefits package" is vague but still some content? It's not specific details. Might be considered filler? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Also "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". "competitive benefits package" is vague but not exactly placeholder like those examples. It's still somewhat generic. Might be okay to include Benefits section with that sentence. However we could also fold benefits into Pay section? The rule says use headings for Benefits if present. We have mention of benefits package, so we can include Benefits section with that sentence. Pay: we have salary range and discretionary bonus. That's specific enough. We need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. Remove the equal opportunity employer paragraph and the Candidate Privacy Notice lines. Also remove "About Sotheby's" maybe? The instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." The "About Sotheby's" is company overview; could be considered part of About the role? Might be considered background but not required? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we should keep the company overview? It's substantive but not directly about the role. However the sections we can use: About the role (maybe include company overview there). The heading "About the role" is appropriate for describing the role and maybe company context. We'll include a

with the company overview and the role description. We need to format responsibilities as

• . The responsibilities list is a long paragraph with many items separated by commas and semicolons. We need to split into list items. We should preserve all substantive information; we can break into logical items. Let's extract responsibilities paragraph: "Assist with the evaluation of works for auction and appraisal purposes, including responses to phone, written, and online platform estimate requests Work with specialists on valuations and close follow-up on property that has been estimated but not yet consigned for sale Assist specialists in securing consignments of property for sale at auction, including client correspondence, preparation of auction estimates, and writing, proofreading, and coordination of proposals Liaise with the department coordinator to maintain running lists of property already consigned, potential future consignments, as well as client and consignment files and records Conduct research, especially to establish provenance, publication and exhibition history of consigned or appraised property, maintaining the highest standard of completeness and accuracy; and consistent presentation of this information for auction catalogues and private sale presentations Write and proofread for catalogue notes and essays, maintaining the highest standard of quality In conjunction with the department coordinator and Head of Department, assist with catalogue production including: Entering and editing catalogue text in ADM, ensuring catalogue data is accurate and recorded in a timely manner Liaising with support departments, such as Central Receiving and Photo Maintaining shoot lists, and assisting with the layout, and the ordering of sales Coordinate and manage sale related responsibilities, including condition reports, assisting with exhibition set-up, staffing exhibitions and assisting prospective clients, conducting underbid recording and bidding Promote auctions leading up to each sale date including outreach Reply to inquiries from potential bidders; take and send photographs of lots as necessary Coordinate and manage sellers and their property through the pre- and post-sale processes Partner with other business areas to respond to client inquiries, resolve client issues, and execute client transactions to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction" We can turn each line into
• . Some lines have sub-items (like "including...") but we can keep as part of the li. Now Ideal Experience & Competencies: list: "At least two years of experience in an auction house or dealer setting Knowledge of a classical language preferred Excellent communication and client service skills Excellent organizational skills including ability to multi-task and prioritize High level of attention to detail Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel Enthusiasm and willingness to broaden knowledge Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours when necessary Proven administrative and/or relevant experience is desirable" We could put under Requirements or Qualifications or Skills. The headings allowed: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide which to use. We have experience, knowledge, skills, etc. Could split into Requirements (experience, education) and Skills (communication, organizational, attention to detail, MS Office, etc.) and Qualifications maybe similar. But we should avoid thin sections. Perhaps combine into one section "Requirements" that includes both experience and skills. Or we could have "Qualifications" and "Skills". The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe one section "Requirements" containing all. Or we could have "Qualifications" for experience and education, and "Skills" for abilities. But that would be two sections; still okay if both substantive. However we have no separate education requirement. So maybe "Requirements" is enough. We'll create:

  About the role

  ... company overview + role function ...

  Responsibilities

  ...

  Requirements

  ...

  Pay

  The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$55,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package.

  Benefits

  Successful candidates are eligible for a competitive benefits package.

  But that repeats. Actually we already mentioned benefits in Pay section. Could combine? The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text. If we put Benefits heading with just that sentence, it's somewhat filler but still mentions competitive benefits package. Might be okay. However we could avoid Benefits section entirely and just include benefits in Pay section. The instruction: "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". Benefits posting only says "competitive benefits package" which is vague. Might be considered not specific enough. Safer to omit Benefits section and just mention benefits in Pay section. The Pay section already includes that phrase. So we will not create a Benefits heading. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Pay. Check for any other metadata: "THE ROLE" heading we will not repeat as heading; we will use About the role. We need to remove duplicated lines: there are none. Now produce HTML fragment. Let's craft About the role paragraph: combine company overview and role function. Company overview: "Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City." Role function: "The function of this role is to support the Books and Manuscripts Department in New York including, but not limited to, coordinating and cataloguing both live and online sales with accompanying print and digital catalogues, and assistance with large-scale appraisals. Additionally, general assistance is required for all specialists and consultants in the department." Combine into one or two paragraphs. We'll put as one

  maybe long but okay. Now Responsibilities

  with each line as
  • . Ensure we preserve all details. Let's list them exactly: 1. Assist with the evaluation of works for auction and appraisal purposes, including responses to phone, written, and online platform estimate requests 2. Work with specialists on valuations and close follow-up on property that has been estimated but not yet consigned for sale 3. Assist specialists in securing consignments of property for sale at auction, including client correspondence, preparation of auction estimates, and writing, proofreading, and coordination of proposals 4. Liaise with the department coordinator to maintain running lists of property already consigned, potential future consignments, as well as client and consignment files and records 5. Conduct research, especially to establish provenance, publication and exhibition history of consigned or appraised property, maintaining the highest standard of completeness and accuracy; and consistent presentation of this information for auction catalogues and private sale presentations 6. Write and proofread for catalogue notes and essays, maintaining the highest standard of quality 7. In conjunction with the department coordinator and Head of Department, assist with catalogue production including: - Entering and editing catalogue text in ADM, ensuring catalogue data is accurate and recorded in a timely manner - Liaising with support departments, such as Central Receiving and Photo - Maintaining shoot lists, and assisting with the layout, and the ordering of sales 8. Coordinate and manage sale related responsibilities, including condition reports, assisting with exhibition set-up, staffing exhibitions and assisting prospective clients, conducting underbid recording and bidding 9. Promote auctions leading up to each sale date including outreach 10. Reply to inquiries from potential bidders; take and send photographs of lots as necessary 11. Coordinate and manage sellers and their property through the pre- and post-sale processes 12. Partner with other business areas to respond to client inquiries, resolve client issues, and execute client transactions to ensure the highest level of client satisfaction We need to keep sub-items as part of li or nested ul? The instruction: Use
    • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It didn't forbid nested lists. Could keep as flat list with sub-items included in the li text. Simpler: keep each top-level bullet as li, and include sub-items as part of the same li text separated by commas or semicolons. That preserves info. Thus we will have 12 li items, with item 7 containing sub-items separated by commas. Now Requirements: list items as above. We'll produce
      • for each. Now Pay:

        The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$55,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package.

        Now output only HTML fragment. Let's craft