Organization David Zwirner Inc.
Website http://www.davidzwirner.com
Location New York, NY
Country United States
Sector Administration
Position Level Entry Level
Education Requirement 4-Year Degree
Position Type Internship Paid
Application Deadline
04/21/2014
Description
Our primary market gallery, located at 525 West 19th street, is
looking for highly motivated interns for our Spring 2014 Internship Program.
The dates of the internship are mid-April to mid-June. Please read the specific
department internship descriptions carefully before applying.
Archive Intern
The Archive Intern will assist the Archivist with maintenance of the book and photographic film archives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be proficient in Photoshop and scanning software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in library science and how it can be instrumental in a gallery environment.
Duties will include:
-Assisting the Archivist in organizing and labeling artist’s books in the gallery’s library
-Helping to keep an up-to-date inventory of books in the library and storage facility
-Light scanning of film and ephemera
-Requesting archival materials in conjunction with artist’s exhibitions from various museums & cultural institutions
-Organizing CD of images and making contact sheets when necessary
The Archive Intern will assist the Archivist with maintenance of the book and photographic film archives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be proficient in Photoshop and scanning software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in library science and how it can be instrumental in a gallery environment.
Duties will include:
-Assisting the Archivist in organizing and labeling artist’s books in the gallery’s library
-Helping to keep an up-to-date inventory of books in the library and storage facility
-Light scanning of film and ephemera
-Requesting archival materials in conjunction with artist’s exhibitions from various museums & cultural institutions
-Organizing CD of images and making contact sheets when necessary
Spring Internships
Organization
David Zwirner Inc.
Website
Location
New York, NY
Country
United States
Sector
Administration
Position Level
Entry Level
Education Requirement
4-Year Degree
Position Type
Internship Paid
Application Deadline
04/21/2014
Description
Our primary market gallery, located
at 525 West 19th street, is looking for highly motivated interns for our Spring
2014 Internship Program. The dates of the internship are mid-April to mid-June.
Please read the specific department internship descriptions carefully before
applying.
Front desk & Sales assistant internship
Qualified candidates for this internship should be highly personable, motivated and responsible, have excellent phone manner, polished appearance, and an interest in gaining experience in a front of house gallery setting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Greeting clients, visitors and fielding incoming phone calls
-Maintaining the book display, front desk area, and keeping show cards and press releases stocked
-Working with the sales assistant on maintaining viewing rooms, factsheets, and relevant catalogs, assisting on receipts, expense reports and image printouts
The schedule for this internship is Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM to 6PM, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Sales internship
Our Sale interns work very closely with our sales and front desk staff, and get a very broad view of how the gallery departments work together.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting the sales department with mailings, research, database maintenance, and organizing of events, helping out at openings, book signings, general gallery maintenance and errands.
This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a fast-paced gallery setting. Working knowledge of Mac computers, design/photo editing software, and a polished, professional appearance and phone manner are essential.
Archive Intern
The Archive Intern will assist the Archivist with maintenance of the book and photographic film archives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be proficient in Photoshop and scanning software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in library science and how it can be instrumental in a gallery environment.
Duties will include:
-Assisting the Archivist in organizing and labeling artist’s books in the gallery’s library
-Helping to keep an up-to-date inventory of books in the library and storage facility
-Light scanning of film and ephemera
-Requesting archival materials in conjunction with artist’s exhibitions from various museums & cultural institutions
-Organizing CD of images and making contact sheets when necessary
Public Relations Intern
The Public Relations intern will work closely with the Press Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in the field. Qualifications include the ability to effectively communicate in person, phone and email. High attention to detail and superior time management is essential. Knowledge of, and experience with Photoshop, Adobe, Excel and image editing software is also a requirement.
Tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Press clips and packages
Scanning and formatting press clips as well as preparing physical packages and presentations. Assisting in organizing the physical and online press archive. A working knowledge of using a large-scale scanner and image editing software is preferred.
- Special events
Assisting at press previews, press conferences, special receptions, our annual summer pop-up shop, artist book signings, curator tours/talks. Responsibilities include assisting on-site at the event itself.
Research Department Intern
Our Research department is seeking a candidate who is extremely organized and has an eye for detail.
The tasks for this internship include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining information about gallery artists on the gallery website
- Cross-referencing and fact-checking the weekly events and exhibitions calendar
- Helping with general research for available inventory (for example: search the gallery's archive as well as the internet for exhibitions and literature references pertaining to a particular work; help research comparative works)
- Requesting and organizing exhibition checklists for the archive
- Uploading updated fact sheets for available inventory to the gallery's database and iPad specific applications
To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 2-3 full days per week (aside from the front desk 5 days a week internship). The Spring internship program will run from Mid-April to Mid-June. Our gallery hours are 10AM – 6PM, Tuesday through Saturday, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Front desk & Sales assistant internship
Qualified candidates for this internship should be highly personable, motivated and responsible, have excellent phone manner, polished appearance, and an interest in gaining experience in a front of house gallery setting.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Greeting clients, visitors and fielding incoming phone calls
-Maintaining the book display, front desk area, and keeping show cards and press releases stocked
-Working with the sales assistant on maintaining viewing rooms, factsheets, and relevant catalogs, assisting on receipts, expense reports and image printouts
The schedule for this internship is Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM to 6PM, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Sales internship
Our Sale interns work very closely with our sales and front desk staff, and get a very broad view of how the gallery departments work together.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting the sales department with mailings, research, database maintenance, and organizing of events, helping out at openings, book signings, general gallery maintenance and errands.
This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a fast-paced gallery setting. Working knowledge of Mac computers, design/photo editing software, and a polished, professional appearance and phone manner are essential.
Archive Intern
The Archive Intern will assist the Archivist with maintenance of the book and photographic film archives. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, pay close attention to detail and be proficient in Photoshop and scanning software. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in library science and how it can be instrumental in a gallery environment.
Duties will include:
-Assisting the Archivist in organizing and labeling artist’s books in the gallery’s library
-Helping to keep an up-to-date inventory of books in the library and storage facility
-Light scanning of film and ephemera
-Requesting archival materials in conjunction with artist’s exhibitions from various museums & cultural institutions
-Organizing CD of images and making contact sheets when necessary
Public Relations Intern
The Public Relations intern will work closely with the Press Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts in the field. Qualifications include the ability to effectively communicate in person, phone and email. High attention to detail and superior time management is essential. Knowledge of, and experience with Photoshop, Adobe, Excel and image editing software is also a requirement.
Tasks and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Press clips and packages
Scanning and formatting press clips as well as preparing physical packages and presentations. Assisting in organizing the physical and online press archive. A working knowledge of using a large-scale scanner and image editing software is preferred.
- Special events
Assisting at press previews, press conferences, special receptions, our annual summer pop-up shop, artist book signings, curator tours/talks. Responsibilities include assisting on-site at the event itself.
Research Department Intern
Our Research department is seeking a candidate who is extremely organized and has an eye for detail.
The tasks for this internship include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining information about gallery artists on the gallery website
- Cross-referencing and fact-checking the weekly events and exhibitions calendar
- Helping with general research for available inventory (for example: search the gallery's archive as well as the internet for exhibitions and literature references pertaining to a particular work; help research comparative works)
- Requesting and organizing exhibition checklists for the archive
- Uploading updated fact sheets for available inventory to the gallery's database and iPad specific applications
To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 2-3 full days per week (aside from the front desk 5 days a week internship). The Spring internship program will run from Mid-April to Mid-June. Our gallery hours are 10AM – 6PM, Tuesday through Saturday, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Application Instructions
Please email a cover letter and resume to hr@davidzwirner.com,
and include the specific internship/department in the subject line, list your
two top choices. General applications will not be reviewed. Please be available
to interview the week of April 14th.
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
