Creative Careers: Assistant Jobs Roundup
If you’re meticulous scheduler, have a can-do attitude, and are always up for new challenges, consider one of the assistant positions listed on NYFA Classifieds.
At most art institutions, assistants play a significant role. Their primary responsibility is providing operational support and making sure everything runs smoothly. Of course, the role and daily tasks differ at every organization. A studio assistant may purchase art supplies, assist with art handling or help archive artwork. At galleries, assistants often studio sit and help staff prepare for upcoming exhibitions. At more traditional art organizations, like a museum or arts council, assistants support executive staff with day-to-day correspondences and scheduling.
Whatever the setting, the ideal candidate tends to be highly-organized, detail oriented, and a creative problem solver. This experience prepares individuals for their own entrepreneurial aspirations. Assistants have to prioritize multiple projects and adjust schedules accordingly, often against demanding deadlines. You’ll learn quickly how to work independently and handle a wide range of administrative responsibilities.
If you’re meticulous scheduler, have a can-do attitude, and are always up for new challenges, consider one of the assistant positions listed on NYFA Classifieds.
Membership and Special Events Assistant
Storm King Art Center
New Windsor, NY
Human Resources Assistant, Recruitment & Employee Relations
BAM – Brooklyn Academy of Music
Brooklyn, NY
On-Site Production Assistant
David Stark Design & Production
Brooklyn, NY
Gallery Assistant
Michael Lisi/Contemporary Art
New York, NY
Administrative Assistant for Public Programs & New Projects
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY
Administrative Assistant
Pirasta
Brooklyn, NY
Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Chelsea Art Gallery
New York, NY
Assistant to the Director
Elizabeth Houston Gallery
New York, NY
Gallery Assistant
De Buck Gallery
New York, NY
Crate Shop Clerical Assistant
Art Crating, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
Discover more assistant job listings on NYFA Classifieds.
– Glory Edim, Program Associate, Online Resources
Image: Maya Brym (Fellow in Painting ‘08)
