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Gallery Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Lower Manhattan Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday Compensation: $15/hour Golden Arts LLC, a contemporary art gallery in downtown Manhattan, is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Gallery Assistant to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of art, culture, and community, supporting emerging and boundary-pushing artists. We are looking for someone with a sharp eye for aesthetics and a deep appreciation for contemporary art. Responsibilities • Calendar Management: Maintain and organize the gallery’s calendar, including scheduling exhibitions, artist meetings, and events. • Artist and Event Support: Assist with planning and executing gallery openings, exhibitions, and performances. Liaise with featured artists to support their projects and installations. • Community Engagement: Act as the gallery’s on-site representative, helping to foster meaningful connections with visitors, collectors, and art community members. • Administrative Support: Manage email correspondence, invitations, and other operational tasks to ensure smooth daily operations. • Curatorial Input: Contribute ideas and feedback during discussions of upcoming exhibitions and artist collaborations. Qualifications • Passion for Contemporary Art: A strong interest in emerging artists and a keen eye for artistic talent. • Organized and Reliable: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. • Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with a natural ability to engage with a diverse audience. • Art Community Knowledge: Familiarity with local and international art networks, trends, and key players is a plus. • Creative Insight: A sophisticated sense of taste and the ability to recognize and appreciate innovative and impactful art. • Preferred Experience: Recent college graduate or someone with 1–2 years of experience in an art-related role, gallery, or arts organization. Why Join Us? Golden Arts LLC offers an exciting environment for someone eager to grow in the contemporary art world. This role is perfect for a creative and socially connected individual looking to build their presence in New York’s thriving art community while contributing to the success of groundbreaking exhibitions and events. To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in contemporary art, relevant experience, and what excites you about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Golden Arts LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are actively seeking coaches, college students, and youth development specialists to join our dynamic team of recess, after-school coaches, and activity specialists from October 2024 through June 2025. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our school programming, which focuses on incorporating educational and engaging sports and fitness classes during the traditional after-school hours. The Regional Sub role is designed for someone who can be both a recess coach and an after school coach. Our regional subs would be responsible for working 2-3 days per week, preferably between 9-6pm. They would be assigned to “home base” locations for a recess site in the morning (9am-1pm) and an after school site in the afternoon (2-6pm) within their designated region. - The current regions for coverage are Manhattan & Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn, or Manhattan & Brooklyn. - If there is a coach absent at another program, the Regional Sub will be reassigned to cover their recess and / or after school programs if it’s within their region. The boroughs you would travel to would be established during the onboarding process. - Regional subs would be working closely with our Program Management Team and Scheduling Manager to ensure available shifts are covered, and the on-site expectations at each location are met for the program type. - Regional Subs would implement a series of age-appropriate group games and activities across programs for children and young adults from Pre-K to middle school. - Typically, our coaches work anywhere from 2-3 days and 10-20 hours per week (depending on availability and skill set) at a competitive hourly rate. Position Responsibilities: - Commit to a weekly schedule of recess & after school (5-8 hours per day, 2-3 days per week) at assigned schools located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. - Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills to respond quickly to our scheduling team and stay flexible with scheduling changes. - Travel within two boroughs each day to support different programs and lead sports / fitness activities. - Lead age-appropriate lessons for kids ages 4-13 in our after school programs. - Implement a curriculum of engaging, skill-based activities that can be adapted to children’s various learning styles and developmental needs. - Display patience and utilize positive behavior management skills to manage children’s behaviors and respond to their needs.