Gallery Events Manager

About Masterworks

Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. In just three short years, we have built a portfolio of nearly $1.2 billion in world-class artworks, introducing nearly 950,000 individuals to the $2.2 trillion art market.

Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn.

In 2021, Masterworks achieved unicorn status raising $110M in its Series A fundraising round at a valuation exceeding $1 billion.

Our 80+ employees are based out of our offices at 1 World Trade Center in the Financial District of New York City and our Gallery on the Upper East Side. With an entirely in-office team, there are endless opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Why Masterworks?

• Do you thrive on disruption?
• Do you want to live at the cutting edge of finance, technology, and art?
• Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?
• Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?

Position Overview:

Masterworks is looking for a New York-based Gallery Events Manager to focus on hosting events that bring in 50+ visitors a day to the gallery, as well as manage daily operation logistics of a world-class art gallery. 

Located at 30 East 74th street, the gallery is used to educate potential investors on art investing by organizing different exhibits of major artists like Banksy, Basquiat, and others, with daily investor events held nightly, from 4-7:30pm.

Responsibilities include: 

Investor Events (70% of time):

• Follow-up on ~50 RSVPs per day, and confirm attendance for the upcoming evening. Attempt to space-out attendees across a three hour block so the gallery does not become too busy
• Curate and host seamless, interactive, and welcoming events, coordinating with our financial advisors 
• Act as the on-site art expert, helping educate Masterworks financial advisors and visitors on the art on display
• Act as resident art expert with visitors
• Support investment advisors by scheduling follow-up meetings for people who attended a show but our Masterworks financial advisors did not have a chance to speak with

Gallery Operations (30%): 

• Open and close the gallery every day at 11am and 7:30pm
• Work with Collections Manager on shipping and installations for shows, oversee care and keeping of artworks on view in tandem with installation team 
• Manage security guard and housekeepers 

Background & Requirements:

• A sales-oriented personality, comfortable with client outreach and sales
• A demonstrated passion for art history, the art market, or the asset class
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong people skills 
• Previous art gallery experience, with a focus on events a huge plus
• Well-dressed and personable
• Highly organized and proactive
• Bachelor's Degree

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible for full-time US work - no exceptions.
• Must be able to work from our Upper East Side gallery

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11am - 7:30pm

Compensation Range: $65,000 - 70,000

Benefits at Masterworks:

• Free admission to art museums and galleries
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options, 401k
• PTO, paid company holidays, paid parental leave