Summer Intern

Overview

SAAL seeks a thorough, meticulously organized and detail-oriented intern to support the Director in collection management, scheduling, daily operations, maintenance, and administrative tasks Memorial-Labor Day in Sag Harbor, NY. Candidates will be self-motivated and eager to gain broad experience in a non-programmatic setting. Position requires discretion and reliability, as well as sound judgment to make decisions independently when necessary, while also possessing the skills and demeanor to work with vendors, clients, artists, and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the founder & sales directors' calendar; scheduling meetings and appointments
• Take dictation and minutes during meetings; subsequently distributing to all participants
• Maintain daily to-do list including list of contacts for follow-up
• Handle sensitive requests, repairs, and inquiries in a timely manner
• Update exhibition and collection databases (ArtNet, Shopify, Google Sheets)
• Standard attribution copywriting & photo asset management
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system for studio documents
• Procure & replenish studio, packing, & cleaning supplies on a regular basis
• Oversee setup and maintenance of employee workstations, including technology installations (computers, email, printers)

Skills

• Interest in furniture, design, art and literature
• Previous experience in a gallery or studio setting preferred
• Proficiency in Google Docs/Spreadsheet/Drive, Shopify, ArtNet required
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
• Capable of multitasking and effectively prioritizing daily tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality

The position reports to the Director but works in conjunction with internal & external partners including the company Founder.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous experience preferred
• Solutions and deadline driven with excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work discreetly, independently and on several projects at once
• Ability to drive a vehicle (license required) for collection pick-ups & drop-offs
• Exceptional interest and knowledge of furniture, design, and art terms or willingness to learn
• Experience with high profile clientele is a plus
• No minimum educational qualification; self-directed learning impetus & implicit demonstrable interest in the arts & literature paramount to institutional qualifications

Compensation

$20/hour. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: info@shooster.net.

EEO Statement

SAAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. SAAL makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment in compliance with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. SAAL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

Benefits

• Premier Access to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists, curators, authors, and clients.
• Access to rare books Library.
• Flexible workplace in a serene environment with access to nature, paid lunch, and commuter benefits.

About

SHOOSTER Arts & Literature houses fine art, antiques, and rare books in a non-programmatic setting. The site features works by Roberto Matta, Claes Oldenburg, Purvis Young, Josef Albers and Richard Long; designs by Gerrit Rietveld, Guy Rey-Millet, Jean Prouvé, Michael Thonet, Gio Ponti, Cini Boeri, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Botta, Rennie Mackintosh, Josef Hoffmann, Rene Gabriel, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand; photographs by Vivian Maier, Emil Otto Hoppe, Helmut Newton, Joel Peter Witkin, Edwin E. Aldrin, and Werner Rohde. A significant portion of the collection is dedicated to unattributed works from as early as the fourteenth century to the present. Services include product sourcing, staging and furniture rentals, and design consulting in the arts and interiors.