Administrative and Archival Intern

Bortolami Gallery is seeking an administrative and archival intern starting immediately. 

This internship is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the day-to-day operations of a commercial art gallery. The intern will report directly to the gallery’s assistants and work on projects relating to the different aspects of gallery work, including sales, registration, and operations.

The internship will also provide an excellent opportunity to expand one’s vocabulary of contemporary art in both a verbal and written sense. 

The ideal candidate is outgoing, personable, and comfortable interacting with the public. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and an eagerness to expand one’s knowledge of contemporary art is key. The role requires someone who is proactive, organized, and interested in tasks across gallery departments.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Formatting and archiving gallery press in InDesign
• Creating sales PDFs under the direction of the sales team in InDesign
• Conducting artist and artwork-related research projects
• Assisting with maintaining the gallery’s library and book inventory
• Answering questions from the public and/or directing them to applicable departments
• Overseeing general tidiness and organization of gallery, office, and kitchen
• Providing support for openings and events outside regular gallery hours, as needed

Additional responsibilities:

• Assisting with preparation for art fairs and gallery exhibitions 
• Assisting with website maintenance
• Running general gallery errands, including dropping off mail/shipments
• Occasionally transports objects up to 50 pounds as part of job duties

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Artlogic is necessary.

Bortolami is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are seeking an intern with availability on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am - 6pm, with potential for additional hours for openings and events. This internship is 3-4 months in duration, with the possibility for renewal upon review. Please send a cover letter and resume as a combined PDF to [email protected], with the subject line "Internship – [Your Name]." No walk ins or phone calls accepted.