Events Intern

David Zwirner gallery seeks a dynamic Events Intern to join its Marketing department. The position is based in New York and reports into Director of Events. The ideal candidate will have related experience in event programming and/or client relations, with an interest in the NYC restaurants, hospitality, and entertainment industries. Excellent communication and data management is required. This position will involve contact with artists, curators, collectors, and vendors; therefore, discretion, professionalism, and superb client-facing skills are essential. 

Primary duties include:

• In concert with the Events team, perform research on possible event venues and maintain venue presentations and repositories.  


• Support Private Client and In-gallery Events.


• Utilize internally developed CRM database to organize invitation and attendee guest lists and assist with data upkeep.


• Work with Marketing, Client Development, and Sales teams to manage client outreach and RSVPs for select events. 


• Upload and organize historic event collateral in internal asset management database.

This internship runs from August through December. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 4+ months, with 3 full days per week in person. Hours are 10AM – 6PM, Monday through Friday, with additional hours for occasional evening events. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $16.50/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please. Immediate start and ability to work in New York is essential.

Kindly note, interns occasionally assist with lifting and moving items, for example boxes of books or tables for events, weighing 10-20 lbs.

Please submit a resume and cover letter.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.