Monday–Friday (Full-time, exempt)
David Kordansky Gallery seeks a highly motivated, extremely organized, and collaborative individual to join our team as Gallery Manager. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Gallery Manager is a critical, cross-departmental role, responsible for a range of significant functions of the business, including management of front desk staff, the daily functions of the office, and general operations, facilities, and security. The Gallery Manager oversees gallery visit hospitality, ensuring that clients, staff, and visitors have a pleasant, streamlined, clean, and safe experience when visiting the Gallery. This position is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, and will require flexibility for additional hours based on the needs of the gallery. A generous benefits package is offered.
ABOUT THE GALLERY:
David Kordansky Gallery is one of the most dynamic venues for contemporary art in Los Angeles and in New York and is internationally regarded as a leading gallery of its generation. Established in 2003, the exhibition program is dedicated to presenting artists’ work with passion and intellectual rigor, and to bringing the utmost care and precision to showcasing artistic visions. The Gallery is committed to presentations that blend scholarship and connoisseurship with equity and inclusion. We are an institution rooted in our hometown of Los Angeles, and in California, even as we embrace cultural activity as a fully global phenomenon.
Maintaining a culture of belonging is important to us—we strive for a workplace where every single team member feels valued, supported, and heard. We believe in the power of creativity and seek opportunities for connection, collaboration, and learning between cultures and communities. We are committed to championing policies and practices that promote diversity, foster cultural equity, and sustain an environment of inclusivity. The Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Gallery does not discriminate, and does not permit discrimination against its employees, interns, volunteers, or applicants. We recognize our strengths lie in the broad range of individuals who contribute their time and talents to our mission, and we pledge to create a safe, accessible, and inclusive place to work.
The Gallery’s consistent growth, developed in tandem with its artists’ ambitions, occurs through the unique participation and contribution of each employee. We look for colleagues who are the most driven, the most talented, and the most creative. Every member of the Gallery’s team should aim for excellence and ingenuity, surpassing challenges and discovering new possibilities together. We value long-term commitment and loyalty, and in turn provide avenues for career advancement across all departments.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
GENERAL OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of all aspects of gallery hospitality and the client / visitor experience, including direct leadership of a team of Gallery Administrators at the front desk
Maintain an efficient, organized, and streamlined office environment
Adhere to and update all gallery administration manuals and protocols
MANAGEMENT & HR
Support the Managing Director in administration and projects
In collaboration with the Managing Director, suggest new systems for office / business efficiency and cost savings
Stay informed on state and federal laws regarding employee management
Review, update, and approve time sheets for Gallery Administrators
HOSPITALITY & FACILITIES
Oversee the maintenance of the aesthetic of the Gallery’s interior and exterior
Oversee the gallery’s facility maintenance vendors in collaboration with the Operations team, including anticipating issues, scheduling repairs, and processing invoices
Lead research and development of office improvement projects
Collaborate with Director, HR to develop policies and procedures that ensure all employees have a comfortable, safe, and productive work environment
Lead on minor construction projects and gallery property expansion projects
TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY
Monitor all facility security measures; remain on-call for emergencies
Liaise between staff and the gallery’s IT consultant for all office technological needs
Maintain a familiarity with general best practices in IT security; review and implement improvements
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Perform material and supply audits for cost-saving measures
Maintain and monitor contracts for vendors
PRIVATE EVENTS & PUBLIC PROGRAMMING
Assist and/or oversee all private events and public programs (virtual and in-person)
Assist with all dinners, celebrations, and other special events held at the gallery
Manage the Gallery Administrators in preparation for all opening events (staffing, rentals, supplies, security, etc.)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate closely with the Sales team to ensure a seamless visitor experience
Collaborate on the development and execution of community engagement programs
Manage exhibition tours and gallery visits
DESIGN & PRINTING
Work with the Marketing & Communications team on the printing of the gallery’s identity materials and monitor inventory levels
QUALIFICATIONS:
Our ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and creative with exceptional organizational skills; an excellent verbal and written communicator; and possesses the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We seek candidates who are extremely self-motivated, responsible, and efficient, and who hold a sincere appreciation for and experience with navigating diverse cultural spaces. In addition:
Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art required
Experience working at a commercial contemporary art gallery strongly preferred
BA required; preferred in Modern or Contemporary Art History, Studio Art, Art Administration, but consideration is given to candidates with related experience
At least four (4) years of professional experience as a Gallery Manager, Gallery Coordinator, or related visitor services and operations management position required
At least two (2) years of people management experience required
Advanced skills in a Mac-based environment required, including: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop) welcomed
Knowledge of databases such as ArtLogic, ArtBase / FileMaker, or similar welcomed
Knowledge of sales platforms such as Arternal, ArtBinder, Private Views, and Artsy welcomed
Fluency in multiple languages welcomed
Preference is given to candidates with expert knowledge of global contemporary art, including art of the African Diaspora, Latin America, and Asia
This position may require extensive periods of sitting
Access to a reliable means of transportation to facilitate local collections and deliveries preferred
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, salaried position
The pay scale for this position is $75,000-95,000
Benefits for full-time employees, following a waiting period, include:
Premium PPO or HMO medical insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)
Vision insurance (fully subsidized, at no cost to employee)
Dental, long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance
Paid personal and vacation days (starting at 13 days annually, increased over time)
Paid sick time (6 days annually)
Paid holidays and floating holidays (10 days annually)
Paid gallery closures
Paid family leave
Participation in a 401k retirement plan (with employer contribution)
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Due to the nature of this role, all of the work required of this position is in-person.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following via email with the subject line “DKG LA: Gallery Manager” to jobs@davidkordanskygallery.com by November 16th, 2025.
One PDF containing:
a cover letter detailing your previous experience and how you would approach the position
a resume
In your application, please note all relevant skills requested in the qualifications above. BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Submissions including the above items will be prioritized. No phone or walk-in inquiries, please.