Employment Opportunities

Gagosien is seeking a full-time Institutional Archivist to join the New York City office. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to
– Process backlog of materials and facilitate transfer of records from relevant departments on an ongoing basis
– Develop and implement a records retention schedule, as well as document and provide training on records transfer procedures
– Create standards-compliant finding aids and container lists
– Provide reference services and respond to internal research requests
– Manage on- and off-site storage and retrieval of archival material
– Participate in planning of digital preservation workflows, including transfer, ingest, and maintenance of digital records within the Digital Asset Management System and the archives
– Plan and oversee digitization of physical materials
– Work closely with gallery Library and Press departments on procedures and requests that relate to the archives
– Maintain a basic knowledge of the gallery’s library
– Supervise archives interns

Requirements
– Master's degree in Library and Information Science with a concentration in archives
– Experience arranging and describing archival collections and employing preservation interventions; institutional archives experience preferred
– Experience with an archival collection management system
– Experience authoring and encoding finding aids using industry standards such as DACS and EAD
– Experience working with preservation activities and access related to email and web archiving
– Knowledge of and experience with standards and best practices for digitization and description of cultural heritage materials (Dublin Core, MODS, METS, PREMIS)
– Project management skills, including creating processing plans and tracking digitization workflows; ability to establish and follow through on long and short term goals, ability to clearly communicate objectives and progress to stakeholders, ability to manage budgets
– Must have knowledge of the gallery world and modern and contemporary art
– Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
– Excellent communication and written skills
– Possess excellent time management and organizational skills
– Must be able to work independently and exercise judgment as needed
– Able to complete work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
– Experience with detail-oriented work, including the ability to analyze and repurpose data

Benefits and perks
– Comprehensive benefits suite through Cigna, including a fully subsidized employee only level HSA plan
– MetLife pet insurance
– A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
– Employee discount on Gagosien products and publications
– Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and commuter benefits

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular/Salaried position. Monday to Friday, onsite, with additional hours as needed.

Compensation
$65,000–$80,000 annually

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information
Please email a resume and cover letter to careers@gagosian.com with “Institutional Archivist” in the subject line. Walk-ins or phone inquiries will not be accepted for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities.

Employee health and safety is of the utmost importance and as such Gagosien is committed to adhering to New York State Department of Health covid safety guidelines