Assistant Director - Sea View

Job Description

Sea View is seeking a highly organized and articulate Assistant Director to support the gallery’s exhibitions, artist relations, and management of operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an excellent writer, and has a background in contemporary art. Sales experience is given priority, but is not a requirement. This is an hourly position, 4 days a week (Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm) with the potential to transition to 5 days a week. Please send application materials to info@sea-view.us with the subject line “Assistant Director Application.”

Responsibilities

• Help to write and edit press releases, artist statements, and art fair applications

• Provide gallery tours to collectors, curators, and the public

• Maintain artwork records, price lists, and consignments 

• Assist in sales support, client correspondence, and digital file management

• Contribute to the gallery’s public presence through written materials, website, and social media.
  

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability

• Background in contemporary art

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Dropbox, Google Sheets, Adobe Acrobat, and Keynote

• Ability to work collaboratively in a small, fast-paced environment
  

Application Requirements

• Resume

• 3 writing samples (press release, review, or related material)

• 3 professional references
  

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Art Logic and Adobe Photoshop

• Basic art handling experience