Operations Manager

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the arts / larger creative arena with a particular interest in operations and logistics. Previous experience within the commercial art world is not required, but is a plus.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to grow within the industry to apply.

About the Opportunity:

Operations Manager | $125-135k

• David Zwirner seeks an Operations Manager for immediate hire for our New York galleries / locations. This is a unique and dynamic opportunity for an experienced operations professional.

What you'll do:

• Oversee New York facilities teams and office management across sites (including local headquarters) – ensuring that overall aesthetics + maintenance remain exemplary and that daily workplace needs are met
• Maintain all office equipment (e.g., computer hardware, printers / copiers, phone systems) and related contracts
• Oversee general office, stationery and pantry supplies for all office locations; systematizing and streamlining processes wherever possible
• Work closely with gallery's third-party IT provider to maintain all IT and telecommunication services; troubleshoot select day-to-day issues as they arise
• Oversee computer hardware purchases and upgrades, including tablets, printers, and phones
• Manage internal 'help desk' ticketing system; always seeking to evolve and improve it and other digital tools
• Work alongside Facilities and Human Resources to manage employee onboarding + offboarding
• Oversee ordering of furniture and fixtures, including office workstations and reconfigurations
• Maintain compliance with NYC building codes and fire safety regulations
• Review select monthly expenditures and manage related budgets
• Main point of contact for all NY security and fire alarm systems
• Interview and recruit all Facilities team hires
• Obtain, update, and file valid Certificates of Insurance for all on-site vendors
• Manage select expense reports and time-cards

What we would like you to have:

• The ideal candidate will have 5- 10 years of related experience
• Personable demeanor with the ability to communicate across departments
• Strong customer focus and problem-solving
• Experience overseeing multiple tasks / projects / sites
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)

• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's ongoing commitment to sustainability. Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.