Gallery and Curatorial Administration Assistant

Job Description Summary
The Guggenheim Gallery Assistant supports the daily operation of the gallery while developing a particular area of responsibility in gallery and curatorial administration. All Gallery Assistants share general responsibilities including supervising exhibitions maintaining clean and organized gallery spaces assisting visitors and public programs and supporting exhibition installation artwork handling and gallery addition to these shared responsibilities the Gallery and Curatorial Administration Assistant provides administrative and curatorial support for exhibitions research documentation artist and curator communication and special projects.

Responsibilities
All Student Guggenheim Gallery Assistants are expected to: Supervise exhibitions during gallery hours. Maintain clean organized and professional gallery spaces. Assist visitors and support public programs and events. Support exhibition installation and deinstallation (breakdown). Handle pack transport and store artwork safely. Maintain artwork inventory condition reports and related records. Assist with event logistics scheduling and daily gallery operations. Contribute to the general operation of the gallery regardless of area of specialization. Gallery and Curatorial Administration Assistants also: Assist with exhibition research planning preparation and documentation. Maintain artist exhibition program and administrative records. Communicate with artists curators students faculty and gallery partners. Prepare exhibition checklists labels interpretive materials and other documentation. Conduct research on artists artworks exhibitions and related topics. Support the development of exhibition publications presentations and special projects. Assist with curatorial research interpretation and exhibition development as appropriate based on experience and interest. Provide administrative support for gallery operations and exhibition-related activities.

Required Qualifications
Strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities effectively. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Dependable reliable and professional in carrying out assigned duties. Resourceful and proactive in identifying and resolving issues. Willingness to take initiative and contribute to the success of projects and gallery operations.