Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temp)

Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temporary)
Contract End Date: December 31st, 2026

About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal: to continue the success of this over 250‑year‑old company, steeped in history, while bringing constant innovation and never forgetting our core values: Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation.

Why This Role Matters
The Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands‑on experience in the Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The duties are varied and follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as support overall department activity.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Assist cataloguers and specialists in researching works for valuation and upcoming sales, including provenance and exhibition history research and literature checks.

Write catalogue essays for publication.

Support gallery installation for auction previews, including compiling and mounting lot cards and taking installation images of each work.

Handle ad‑hoc departmental tasks as assigned by the line manager.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Research experience and interest in Impressionist and Modern Art.

Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and ability to thrive in a high‑pressure environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.

Effective organizational skills, with proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office (including Excel); familiarity with SharePoint and Canvas is a plus.

High attention to detail and reliable follow‑through.

Ability to work independently and as part of multiple teams.

Exceptional client service.

Creative problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach.

Good business judgment aligned with commercial objectives.

Equity and Employment Opportunity
Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Compensation
Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00. Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Closing Date
June 17, 2026

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