The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest art business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work in one of our Specialist Art Departments or in one of our operational teams, we all share a common goal: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company, steeped in history, while bringing fresh ideas and upholding our shared values of Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility, and Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about their work, and it is inspiring to collaborate with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

Next summer, you have the opportunity to join our team in New York as we continue to serve as stewards of fine art and luxury. This paid internship offers a dynamic environment where you can share your ideas and creativity, build lasting mentor-mentee relationships, and explore various career paths at a leading auction house.

As a summer intern, you will gain valuable work experience while enjoying gallery tours, team-building activities, organized events, networking opportunities, and more. Whether you work within our Specialist Departments or operational functions, you will be inspired by a culture that promotes collaboration and excellence at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce.

This position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for nine weeks. The internship will be onsite at our Rockefeller Center offices.

Internship Dates: June 9, 2025 – August 8, 2025

Join us and become part of a legacy that shapes the future of art and inspires new generations of art enthusiasts.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform general department administrative tasks as assigned by your line manager.

• Keep all data up to date in Christie’s internal systems.

• Assist specialists with provenance research, managing the department library, and maintaining consignor files.

• Respond to client inquiries regarding condition reports, images, and fact sheets.

• Research works for upcoming sales, including traditional research using Christie’s onsite libraries, public libraries in New York City, and online research through auction databases and other internet sources.

• Assist Junior Specialists with cataloging and condition checks for consigned property.

• Support the proposal preparation process.

• Attend "hilling" sessions, where specialists review works and share their knowledge.

• Assist with installations for auction previews, including compiling, printing, and mounting lot cards for each work.

• Support analysts with client research, including Artnet searches, compiling competitive sales spreadsheets, and catalog research for object intelligence.

• Contribute to social media posts by writing copy and editing images.

• Review the shipping queue daily, checking for payment and facilitating the timely and compliant release of shipments.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in the U.S. at the time of application (graduation date between June 2026 and June 2027).

• Must be able to participate and commit to completing the entirety of the program.

• A passion for fine art, luxury, and the auction industry.

• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.

• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to contribute ideas in a collaborative environment.

Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s, Inc. ensures equal opportunity for 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, or medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Salary : $22