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Americas SocietyCouncil of the Americas

Gallery Assistant/Attendant at Americas SocietyCouncil of the Americas New York,

Americas SocietyCouncil of the Americas, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Gallery Assistant/Attendant – Americas Society Council of the Americas. New York, NY. We are seeking a part-time paid Gallery Assistant/Attendant to support the Art department and to be the main point of contact for visitors to the gallery. The Art at Americas Society program boasts the longest‑standing space in the United States dedicated to exhibiting and promoting art from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. Since the mid‑1960s, Americas Society has been producing both historical and contemporary exhibitions, publications, as well as public and educational programs, featuring outstanding artists, curators, critics, and scholars.

Responsibilities Include

Opening and closing of the gallery

Greeting and interacting with visitors

Ensure the safety of exhibitions on display

Monitor and keep accurate record of visitor attendance

Managing gallery contacts, including supporting transfer of contacts to Fonteva

Taking inventory of department library (on‑site and in storage)

Managing Artwork Inventory spreadsheet

Assisting in inventory, sales, and distribution of Americas Society publications

Organizing gallery technology and equipment

Taking inventory and helping arranging installation of permanent collection art in AS offices

Provide support for exhibition installation and deinstallation

Assist taking artwork condition photographs

Help Assistant Curator scan, file and organize exhibition paperwork

Procure exhibition supplies as directed by curatorial team

Liaise with outside vendors as directed by Assistant Curator

Provide support at evening programs

Monitoring galleries during extended public hours

Assisting with event check‑in and book sales

Assist with department accounting including processing invoices and filing credit card receipts as directed by Assistant Curator

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Strong interest in art and/or Latin American culture

Previous experience in customer service preferably working in a museum/art gallery environment

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Excellent time management

Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

Work Schedule Fixed hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, maximum of 25 hours per week. Occasional evening hours or Monday/Tuesday hours as needed for public programs and/or curatorial projects.

Pay Rate for this position is $20/hour. COVID-19 Vaccination As a further condition of employment, please note that all staff are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination must be provided prior to your start date.

Application Submission Please email your résumé to

art@as-coa.org

with the subject line “Gallery Assistant/Attendant, Art.” No phone calls please. Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Americas Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

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