Assistant Registrar
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
ABOUT OCHI
OCHI is a contemporary art gallery that represents a diverse roster of interdisciplinary artists, programming seamlessly between locations in Sun Valley, Idaho and Los Angeles, California. OCHI supports and contextualizes artists with experimental and emerging practices as they investigate the conceptual and material boundaries of art. OCHI is comprised of two spaces: the original gallery that has been in the family in Idaho since the 1970s, and OCHI, Los Angeles, which was founded in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2015.
OCHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates with diverse identities and from under-represented communicates are encouraged to apply. Please let the hiring manager know of any requested accommodations during the interview and hiring process. OCHI is a member of the New Art Dealers Alliance, Gallery Association of Los Angeles, and the Gallery Climate Coalition.
Job Summary
The Assistant Registrar will help the Exhibition Manager and Gallery Director maintain the inventory management system as well as the gallery’s physical inventory. Responsibilities may include coordinating shipping for gallery and offsite exhibitions as well as art fairs, inventorying artworks, updating artwork records, researching and improving workflows, filing, printing labels, general organizing, and assisting with consignments, loans, work releases, certificates of authenticity, and condition reports. The Assistant Registrar will also participate in gallery installations, openings, and other special events as needed.
In addition to demonstrating a strong interest in the art world, ideal candidates are detail-oriented and have strong verbal and written communication skills. The Assistant Registrar must be able to handle artworks safely and must be open to light packing and unpacking of artworks alone (within reason) and with a team. While not considered a public-facing role, the Assistant Registrar is expected to interact with a diverse population of individuals, including gallery staff, artists, collectors, advisors, and occasionally the general public via email, telephone, video conferencing, and in person meetings. A working knowledge of Google Workplace products is a plus.
The Assistant Registrar position has been designed with growth and development in mind with regard to hours and responsibilities.
Gallery staff work Mondays through Saturdays and the Assistant Registrar’s hours are flexible. The Assistant Registrar will be expected to work on site at least two days per week, anywhere from 10-15 hours per week. This position is hourly and compensation is $20 – 25/hour.
To apply, please send a resume, two references, and a brief statement of interest (2-3 sentences) to hello@ochiprojects.com. Please use the subject line: ASSISTANT REGISTRAR.
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