Art Gallery Assistant

New York gallery specializing in American and Asian contemporary painting is looking for a qualified art gallery assistant candidates to fill an entry-level position. Please read carefully, and please do not apply to this position if you do not meet our qualifications below- This position is perfect for recent BFA graduates. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seriously interested in pursuing a career in the contemporary art field. You will gain a lot of practical knowledge and a firm understanding of how a gallery is run. MUST LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY AREA Excellent communication and writing skills Chinese (Mandarin)/ Japanese/ Korean speaking helpful Design software skills- Intermediate InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator required Computer Literacy- Mac OS X especially helpful Prior experience in an art or business related field helpful Initiative, and ability to work efficiently and independently A passion for learning the gallery business and for the arts Please e-mail a cover letter explaining why you want to work in gallery (Please Do not apply without a cover letter) and your resume in the body of the text with the contact information. (No Attachments) Please, no phone calls about this job. Please do not contact job posting about other services, products or commercial interests. Required education Bachelor's Languages helpful: Chinese Korean Japanese Job Types: Full-time / Part-time Pay: From $16.50 per hour Work Location: In person