Gallery Intern

About the role

David Zwirner is seeking a Gallery Intern to support the Los Angeles team. The ideal candidate should be passionate about contemporary art and the gallery's program, willing to learn about the contemporary art market, and able to work well with a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Gallery’s front-of-house team.
• Greet visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Provide support when necessary with fielding and directing incoming phone calls.
• Aid in the maintenance of general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Assist with the shipping, receiving, and distribution of mail and packages.
• Ensure the pristine appearance of work stations.
• Support gallery openings and events.
• Work with the Gallery’s sales team.
• Prepare and update printed materials throughout the gallery.
• Support data entry and data review projects.
• Aid in the assembly of materials for exhibitions.
• Events support.
• Collaboration and support related to on-site events, both public and private, as well as exhibition openings.
• Special projects as requested.

Requirements

The candidate should be highly personable, focused, and hardworking, with a positive, helpful, team-player attitude. They must also be able to exercise diligence and discretion, be extremely organized, and possess a strong sense of time management.

Qualifications

An interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program, a willingness to learn about the contemporary art market, and the ability to work well with a team are essential qualifications for this position.

Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Benefits

This internship is expected to last approximately six months, beginning in mid-September and ending at the end of March. The schedule will be 3–4 days per week from September through December and 5 days per week from January through March. The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM – 6PM, with additional hours for occasional evening events.

Pay

All interns are paid LA minimum wage of $18.42/hour. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

Schedule

The schedule will be 3–4 days per week from September through December and 5 days per week from January through March.

Contact

Please submit a resume and cover letter. For assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.