Bookstore/Publishing Intern

About the Role

David Zwirner seeks a dynamic Bookstore/Publishing Intern for its New York gallery. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in book-selling operations and the multifaceted aspects of art book publishing, including sales, distribution, and marketing. The internship runs from January through April.

Key Responsibilities

Bookstore/Gallery

• Fulfill web orders and prepare packages for shipment/messenger.
• Maintain organization and inventory of three book storage locations.
• Receive and account for book deliveries from the warehouse and vendors.
• Liaise with gallery assistants to ensure they have necessary books on hand.
• Maintain gallery front desk bookshelves, ensuring they are fully stocked.
• Assist with running the Bookstore as needed.
• Help prepare for, set up, and run events and programming.
• Support book photography and caption writing for social media.
• Assist with physical labor, including lifting and carrying books between storage and office locations.

Publishing

• Prepare tip sheets for forthcoming publications, including research and writing.
• Perform market research on artists and authors using Edelweiss and Bookscan, and create presentation slides.
• Research marketing and sales leads.
• Update and maintain lists of artists in museum collections.
• Research and update retail contacts for the contact database.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Edelweiss
• Bookscan

Qualifications

• Highly personable, focused, and hardworking nature.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or eager to learn.
• Interested in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery.
• Commitment of approximately 3 months.
• Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm, with additional hours for occasional evening events.
• Residents of NY, NJ, or CT.

All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour.

No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.