Monday–Friday (Full-time, hourly non-exempt)
David Kordansky Gallery seeks a highly motivated, extremely organized, and collaborative individual to join our team as Human Resources Coordinator. The Human Resources Coordinator is a critical role, responsible for supporting a range of significant functions of the Management & Administration team, including assisting the Director, Human Resources and Managing Director with all aspects of human resources across the full span of an employee life cycle, such as hiring; onboarding; employee engagement; and termination. The Human Resources Coordinator also assists with general administrative tasks in support of the Managing Director and the staff as a whole, and with the integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives at the gallery. Sensitivity, empathy, accuracy, and discretion will be utilized in every aspect of this role. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and may 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 HR ADMINISTRATION
Maintain a basic understanding of state (NY and CA) and federal employment laws
Maintain a basic understanding of best practices for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies in the workplace
Assist with Director, Human Resources’ and Managing Director’s work calendar, scheduling meetings and flagging conflicts or upcoming deadlines
Assist with annual review of updates to the Employee Handbook
Update and maintain compliance documents and resources as needed
Provide payroll support as needed, including assistance with payroll deduction audits
Help ensure that all employees have a comfortable, safe, and productive work environment
HIRING & PRE-EMPLOYMENT
Draft and/or update internal job descriptions and external job posts
Post position advertisements on job boards; send email outreach to hiring partners
Review new applications; analyze candidate data
Organize and collate resumes, cover letters, and supporting materials for the Director, Human Resources and hiring committee to review
Schedule multiple rounds of interviews for the Director, Human Resources and/or hiring committee
Draft candidate summaries for internal reference
Schedule and/or conduct reference checks
EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE
Assist with providing a streamlined onboarding process for new hires
Assist with gallery culture orientation, scheduling regular check-ins
Coordinate and provide trainings as needed
Support benefits administration and enrollment for all eligible employees
Assist with the termination process for departing employees
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE, ENGAGEMENT, & EDUCATION
Assist with the timesheet approval process for hourly employees
Assist with the planning and execution of internal staff engagement events
Coordinate mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention training for employees
Support planning process for gallery internships and fellowships
Serve as a resource and mentor for entry-level employees and interns
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
Maintain spreadsheet and track deadlines for 90-Day and Annual Performance Reviews
Schedule review conversations and support follow up as needed (updating job descriptions, etc.)
Assist with, advise on, and implement updates to performance review documents
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 or appreciation of contemporary art preferred
Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a human resources or related administrative role
Experience working in an administrative or HR role at a contemporary art gallery, art museum, or related organization welcomed
BA in Business Management, Arts Administration, or related field preferred, but consideration is given to candidates with related experience
Skills in a Mac-based environment required, including: Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skills in Adobe Acrobat preferred
Fluency in multiple languages welcomed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time hourly position, overtime eligible.
The pay scale for this position is $25 – $35/hr.
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)
Staff discounts on gallery publications and merchandise
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
This position is based in Los Angeles, CA and is primarily in person.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit the following via email with the subject line “DKG LA: Human Resources Coordinator” to jobs@davidkordanskygallery.com by January 5th, 2026:
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.
David Kordansky Gallery is an equal opportunity employer. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Submissions including the above items will be prioritized. No phone or walk-in inquiries, please.