Summer Intern

Shooster Arts & Literature, Intern (Full Time/Hybrid)Sag Harbor, NYOverviewSAAL 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.ResponsibilitiesOrganize and manage the founder & sales directors’ calendar; scheduling meetings and appointmentsTake dictation and minutes during meetings; subsequently distributing to all participantsMaintain daily to-do list including list of contacts for follow-upHandle sensitive requests, repairs, and inquiries in a timely mannerUpdate exhibition and collection databases (ArtNet, Shopify, Google Sheets)Standard attribution copywriting & photo asset managementDevelop and maintain an efficient filing system for studio documentsProcure & replenish studio, packing, & cleaning supplies on a regular basisOversee setup and maintenance of employee workstations, including technology installations (computers, email, printers)SkillsInterest in furniture, design, art and literaturePrevious experience in a gallery or studio setting preferredProficiency in Google Docs/Spreadsheet/Drive, Shopify, ArtNet requiredProficiency in Adobe Premiere, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop preferredExceptional organizational and time management abilitiesCapable of multitasking and effectively prioritizing daily tasksExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDiscretion and the ability to maintain confidentialityThe position reports to the Director but works in conjunction with internal & external partners including the company Founder. Qualifications2+ years previous experience preferredSolutions and deadline driven with excellent organizational skillsExceptional verbal and written communications skillsAbility to work discreetly, independently and on several projects at onceAbility to drive a vehicle (license required) for collection pick-ups & drop-offsExceptional interest and knowledge of furniture, design, and art terms or willingness to learnExperience with high profile clientele is a plusNo minimum educational qualification; self-directed learning impetus & implicit demonstrable interest in the arts & literature paramount to institutional qualificationsCompensation$20/hour. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: info@shooster.net. EEO StatementSAAL 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.BenefitsPremier 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.SHOOSTER Arts & Literature houses fine art, antiques, and rare books in a non-programmatic setting. AboutThe 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.