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Guggenheim Gallery Assistant—Gallery Photographer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 17 - 20
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Guggenheim Gallery Assistant supports the daily operation of the gallery while developing a particular area of responsibility as Gallery Photographer. All Gallery Assistants share general responsibilities including supervising exhibitions maintaining clean and organized gallery spaces assisting visitors and public programs and supporting exhibition installation artwork handling and gallery addition to these shared responsibilities the Gallery Photographer creates and maintains a high-quality visual record of the gallerys exhibitions installations events and programs for archival promotional and publication purposes.
Responsibilities
All Student Guggenheim Gallery Assistants are expected to: Supervise exhibitions during gallery hours. Maintain clean organized and professional gallery spaces. Assist visitors and support public programs. Support exhibition installation and deinstallation (breakdown). Handle pack transport and store artwork safely. Maintain artwork inventory condition reports and related records. Assist with events scheduling and day-to-day gallery operations. Contribute to the general operation of the gallery regardless of area of specialization. Gallery Photographers also: Photograph exhibitions installations openings artist talks performances and other public programs. Produce high-quality well-composed and properly lit images that meet the gallerys professional standards. Edit photographs and perform basic image correction and retouching. Prepare image files for print web social media and other digital uses. Maintain an organized archive of photographic files and documentation. Document exhibitions and gallery activities for archival educational and promotional purposes. Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator and other Gallery Assistants to provide visual content for marketing and outreach efforts. Assist in capturing and preserving the visual history of the gallerys exhibitions programs and events.
Required Qualifications
Strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Reliable dependable and professional in carrying out assigned duties. Resourceful and adaptable when responding to changing needs and priorities. Willingness to take initiative and contribute to projects and gallery operations. Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
The Guggenheim Gallery Assistant supports the daily operation of the gallery while developing a particular area of responsibility as Gallery Photographer. All Gallery Assistants share general responsibilities including supervising exhibitions maintaining clean and organized gallery spaces assisting visitors and public programs and supporting exhibition installation artwork handling and gallery addition to these shared responsibilities the Gallery Photographer creates and maintains a high-quality visual record of the gallerys exhibitions installations events and programs for archival promotional and publication purposes.
Responsibilities
All Student Guggenheim Gallery Assistants are expected to: Supervise exhibitions during gallery hours. Maintain clean organized and professional gallery spaces. Assist visitors and support public programs. Support exhibition installation and deinstallation (breakdown). Handle pack transport and store artwork safely. Maintain artwork inventory condition reports and related records. Assist with events scheduling and day-to-day gallery operations. Contribute to the general operation of the gallery regardless of area of specialization. Gallery Photographers also: Photograph exhibitions installations openings artist talks performances and other public programs. Produce high-quality well-composed and properly lit images that meet the gallerys professional standards. Edit photographs and perform basic image correction and retouching. Prepare image files for print web social media and other digital uses. Maintain an organized archive of photographic files and documentation. Document exhibitions and gallery activities for archival educational and promotional purposes. Collaborate with the Social Media Coordinator and other Gallery Assistants to provide visual content for marketing and outreach efforts. Assist in capturing and preserving the visual history of the gallerys exhibitions programs and events.
Required Qualifications
Strong organizational and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy. Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks effectively. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Reliable dependable and professional in carrying out assigned duties. Resourceful and adaptable when responding to changing needs and priorities. Willingness to take initiative and contribute to projects and gallery operations. Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
