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Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temp)

Christie's · New York · USD 22–24 · Posted 3 June 2026

Full time Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temporary) Contract End Date: December 31st, 2026

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 over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, 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.

Why This Role Matters

The Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands-on

experience

in the Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The

duties

are varied, and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as certain

duties

to support overall department activity.

How You'll Make an Impact

Assisting Cataloguers and Specialists in researching works for valuation and upcoming sales. This includes, but is not limited to, provenance and exhibition history research, and undertaking literature checks Writing catalogue essays for publication Supporting gallery installation for auction previews, including compiling and mounting lot cards and taking installation images for each work Handling ad hoc departmental tasks as assigned by line manager

What You'll Bring to the Team

Research

experience

and interest in Impressionist and Modern Art Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong interpersonal

skills

Effective organizational skills, with the proven capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office (including Excel); familiarity in SharePoint and Canvas are a plus High attention to detail with reliable follow-through Ability to work independently and as part of multiple teams Exceptional client service Creative problem-solving

skills

with a proactive approach Good business judgment aligned with commercial objectives 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.

Closing Date

June 17, 2026 *Posted

salary

range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay. Compensation Range Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00