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SalaryLibrary and Corporate Records Associate (1-year Fixed-term)
The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age-old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.
The Role
Christie’s New York Library, within the Operations cluster, is looking for a highly detail-oriented individual to assist with various on-site Library and Corporate Records tasks. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated person comfortable in solo and team environments. The position will also occasionally participate in general Operations meetings and projects. Christie’s is delighted to broaden our search for fresh, diverse, and skilled talent to participate in our offerings. In an effort to cultivate new talent and nurture long-standing relationships, whilst also putting steam behind our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion efforts, we are actively seeking applicants who bring a variety of unique perspectives and backgrounds to Christie’s. This is an on-site, full-time (40 hours per week) opportunity for successful candidates who have 2+ year experience in an academic, corporate, or public library setting.
Please note, we will not be accepting students who are still attending an undergraduate/graduate university- you must have completed your degree.
Specific duties & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct primary source research on tight deadlines in support of internal departments.
- Manage research inquiries from external clients and guests.
- Refine information literacy skills through a proficiency in searching a variety of media including databases, text, microfilm, and archival materials.
- Coordinate and track Corporate Records requests and physical inventory.
- Manage daily physical and digital archive projects.
- Process administrative and financial records and reports, including any necessary global subscriptions for online databases.
- Gain expertise through on-site projects involving physical and digital resource management.
- Perform basic original and copy cataloguing to accession books and serials.
- Research artists, works, and clients using a variety of onsite, offsite, and online resources.
- Lead site-wide bookbinding projects; perform basic book repair and preservation methods.
- Refine and update data frequently in Christie’s internal systems.
- Assist staff with a variety of time-sensitive and long-term projects.
- Must be able to lift/move up to 40-pound book loads.
The Candidate
We are looking for hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starters who can thrive in a high-pressure environment. Our most successful candidates are those who truly embrace the experience and are not afraid to take every opportunity that is presented to them. They ask questions, find solutions, and are keen to learn about the entire auction process.
- Advanced degree in Library Science, Information Sciences, or Records Management
- 2+ year experience in an academic, corporate, or public library setting
- Passion for the Arts, Literature, and the Auction world
- Highly organized and able to multitask between several projects
- Precise attention to detail and thoroughness in planning and execution phases of projects
- Self-motivated and can take a task from start to finish with minimal supervision
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on interpersonal engagement
- Manage project priorities in a fast-paced auction house environment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, as well as Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with LMS, CMS, or other database platforms
- Additional language skills are desirable, however not mandator
The Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
- 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
- Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)
- Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
- Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
- Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
- Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
- Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
- Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
- CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
- Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits
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. To this end, Christie’s Inc. 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.
Close Date: March 20th, 2024
- Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.
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