Events Manager

Monday – Friday (Full-time, salaried exempt) The Events Manager is a critical, cross-departmental role at the gallery, responsible for the planning and execution of all Los Angeles gallery private events and offsite large-scale private events to advance the gallery’s goals of presenting the work of its artists with passion, care, and precision and creating welcoming and engaging experiences that connect audiences to the artists’ work. David Kordansky Gallery is one of the most dynamic venues for contemporary art in Los Angeles and in New York and is internationally regarded as a leading gallery of its generation. We are an institution rooted in our hometown of Los Angeles, and in California, even as we embrace cultural activity as a fully global phenomenon. ), large-scale gallery events, and other events as necessary • Create project timelines and event management documents to ensure planning and execution is on time and streamlined • Supervise gallery staff as needed in the planning and execution of event-related tasks and day-of event execution • Ensure cross-departmental communication and collaboration in the planning, scheduling, and execution of private events • Supervise and manage event execution/load out, internal staff, and external vendors, acting as onsite event lead for all in-person events • Develop and manage budgets and invoicing for all events, securing approvals from Directors and submitting accurate invoices for payment in a timely manner • Secure and negotiate multiple bids for services, contractors, supplies, equipment, etc.