Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temporary)

Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator (Impressionist & Modern Art) Contract – temporary until December 23, 2026. Overview The Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will immerse you in the art world and auction industry through hands‑on experience in the Impressionist & Modern Art Department. Responsibilities Online Sale Coordinator Manage seller agreement and stock order creation. Track the status of consignment paperwork to ensure compliance requirements are met and required records are maintained. Liaise with clients for all consignment related information, details, and issues. Manage shipping requests and quotes, including client approvals, export licenses, and scheduling. Proactively track receipt of property and follow up on issues and missing items. Administer runner meetings. Manage and track all department items to ensure sale and catalogue deadlines are met and all compliance met. Track and ensure execution of contractual marketing promises. Administer the online website production process including cataloguing, photography, lotting up and copyright status, and monitor and enforce all relevant deadlines. Liaise with support departments such as photography, gallery operations, shipping, and post‑sale. Work with the Business Manager to process and track all costs associated with the eCommerce sale. Answer and screen incoming phone calls for the department. Perform other administrative tasks as assigned by team leaders. Private Sales Research Coordinator Assist cataloguers and specialists in researching works for private sales, including provenance, exhibition history research, restitution research, and literature checks. Assist in physically inspecting artworks, coordinating photography, framing, and restoration. Write catalogue essays for publication, selecting suitable comparable images and researching copyright information. Assist with installing galleries for private selling exhibitions, compiling and mounting lot cards, and taking installation images for each work. Perform general department tasks as assigned by line manager. Qualifications Undergraduate degree required. 1+ years of work experience. Hard‑working, energetic, and intellectually curious self‑starter who can thrive in a high‑pressure environment. Interest and experience in Impressionist & Modern Art. Strong project‑management skills, including ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines. Exceptional client service skills and a desire to work directly with Christie’s clientele. Strong attention to detail and follow‑up skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication. Works collaboratively across multiple groups and sites. Remains calm in stressful situations and creatively solves problems. Proficiency in Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, match formulas, and macros is a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong systems expertise in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to learn Christie’s internal systems and databases. Equal Employment Opportunity Christie's Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Christie’s ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces. Closing Date: July 24, 2026 Compensation: Hourly $22.00 – $24.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr Christie´s