PT Purchasing & Inventory Art Coordinator

Fine Art Group LLC

PT Purchasing & Inventory Art Coordinator

Hercules, CA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Join our creative team managing a large volume of artwork to include cataloging purchases, logistics, tracking international auctions, etc.

    About Us

    We are a boutique art company of 22 years. Our mission is to ensure smooth purchasing, inventory management, and cataloging of artworks while staying connected to the global art market.

    Job Summary

    This position will catalog volumes of artwork, artwork logistics, and track international auctions. This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and a passion for the art world. Conversational French is a plus, as many of our vendors and auction houses are international.

    Key Responsibilities

    Inventory control: Catalog and maintain records of artwork volumes, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

    Auction tracking: Monitor and document international art auctions, including pricing trends and acquisitions.

    Vendor relations: Communicate with local and international suppliers; French language skills preferred.

    Excel reporting: Create and maintain spreadsheets for purchasing, inventory, and auction tracking.

    Collaboration: Work closely with curators, artists, and administrative staff to anticipate material and cataloging needs.

    Qualifications

    2+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain coordination.

    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reporting).

    Background in the art industry (galleries, museums, auction houses, or studios).

    Excellent organizational and communication skills.

    Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

    Conversational French (preferred but not required).

    What We Offer

    Part-time schedule (up to 20 hours/week) on Wed, Thu & Fri

    $25/hour compensation.

    Exposure to international art markets and auctions.

    Collaborative, creative work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Occasional onsite travel to local storage facility.

    Opportunities for professional growth in art operations and logistics.

    Flexible work from home options available.