Christie’s 2022 - 2023 Internship - Los Angeles

CHRISTIE'S 2022 - 2023 INTERNSHIP - LOS ANGELES 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 The Los Angeles regional office is responsible for handling transactions and maintaining client relationships in the West coast, a region that encompasses Southern California, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. Christie’s does not operate a saleroom in Los Angeles; instead, specialists and administrators based in Los Angeles work towards supporting sales that take place in New York and other salerooms around the world. 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 students who bring a variety of unique perspectives and backgrounds to Christie’s to participate in our newly imagined Christie’s Internship Program. This internship program will run from August 15th 2022 through August 18th 2023, with a possible extension. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) paid opportunity for students who have recently graduated (within 2 years of either undergrad or a graduate program). Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to Interns are expected to perform a wide range of day-to-day tasks, including answering phones, sending and receiving mail, running errands, processing invoices, and maintaining client files Acting as the first point of contact, greeting visitors and delivering exceptional customer service assistance Answering calls and fielding them to colleagues Keeping detailed and accurate records of visitor requests and of calls received Maintaining the reception area, office and gallery space and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner at all times Receiving deliveries; sorting and distributing incoming mail and parcels Operating standard office equipment on a regular basis, including a printer, a copy machine, and various conference call equipment (training will be provided) Typing dictated notes and memos into our internal system Assisting in updating/maintaining the Managing Director’s diary/outlook calendar as directed by the CMC Managing sensitive information with a high level of discretion and good judgment Collaborating with other members of the Chairman’s Office to support common goals, tasks, and support a proactive work environment Researching clients, artwork, auctions, boards of various institutions and foundations Interns will help respond to inquiries from individuals hoping to consign works of art with Christie’s, and when appropriate, interns will also accompany specialists on visits to clients’ homes to assist with the appraisal and pick up of art objects There are ample opportunities to interact with objects brought in to the office by clients, ranging from jewelry to old master paintings, and in some cases, interns will also have the opportunity to help out at special events held in Los Angeles 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 interns are those who truly embrace the experience and are not afraid to take every opportunity that is presented to them. They ask questions and are keen to learn about the entire auction process. Passion for the Arts Strategic and commercially minded Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Proficiency in Excel, with familiarity with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, match formulas, and macros are a plus Additional language skills are desirable, however not mandatory Superior client service skills Strong follow-up and attention to detail International Candidates: International individuals may apply for a U.S. internship as long as they have the necessary visa status. Christie’s does not sponsor visas for any candidate for our internship program. Eligibility: All candidates must have appropriate work authorization (OPT complete), as Christie’s does not sponsor visas for entry level positions. Selected international students must be in possession of the following documents prior to their start date. Kindly note that your visa must cover the entire length of the internship, an offer may not go out if it only covers a portion of the program. For students covered under OPT: Foreign passport I-94 Form Visa Employment Authorization Card I-20 Form confirming their OPT Social Security Card 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.