Aspen Gallery Operations Supervisor

Description

Join One of the World's Premier Fine Art Galleries 

For more than 100 years, M.S. Rau has been recognized as one of the nation's premier dealers in museum-quality fine art, antiques, and rare jewelry. Our Aspen gallery delivers the same exceptional client experience and world-class presentation that has defined our reputation since 1912.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Aspen Gallery Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Aspen gallery. This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys balancing operational management with hands-on art handling, logistics, facilities coordination, and team leadership while ensuring an exceptional client experience.

Why M.S. Rau?

At M.S. Rau, you'll work alongside experts who share a passion for exceptional craftsmanship, history, and client service. Every day brings new opportunities to work with museum-quality artwork while helping deliver an unmatched experience for collectors around the world. If you're a collaborative leader who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and taking ownership of operations, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Gallery Operations Supervisor, you will:

• Lead the daily operations of the Aspen gallery. 
• Supervise art handling, shipping, receiving, inventory movement, and installations. 
• Ensure artwork is packed, transported, installed, and stored using museum-quality standards. 
• Coordinate logistics with our New Orleans Operations and Shipping & Inventory teams. 
• Oversee gallery readiness, facilities coordination, maintenance, and operational safety. 
• Supervise and develop gallery operations staff through coaching, training, and accountability. 
• Support gallery events, VIP appointments, and special client installations. 
• Maintain accurate inventory and operational records across multiple systems. 
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal departments while delivering exceptional service.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
• Two or more years of supervisory experience. 
• Experience handling fine art, antiques, or other high-value objects preferred. 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience coordinating logistics, shipping, inventory, or operations. 
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using power tools and material handling equipment. 
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

What to Expect

This is an active, hands-on leadership role. You'll work in gallery spaces, client homes, outdoor environments, and occasionally at trade shows. Qualified candidates must be able to:

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and move artwork and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment. 
• Stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and perform physical work throughout the day. 
• Safely operate company vehicles and art handling equipment. 
• Work in varying weather conditions while loading, unloading, transporting, or installing artwork.

Compensation, Work Schedule & Travel

• This is an hourly, full-time position with a compensation range of $38 to $48 per hour commensurate with experience, with eligibility to earn bonuses.
• The Aspen gallery operates year-round. During peak summer and winter seasons, the gallery is open seven days per week. This position works a rotating five-day schedule throughout the year, including regular weekend and holiday coverage based on business needs.
• Occasional early morning or evening hours, local travel, and overnight out-of-town travel may be required for client installations, trade shows, or operational needs.

Benefits

M.S. Rau offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package that fits you and your family's needs. Benefits are focused on the health and wellness, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. We offer:

• Paid Time Off and Holidays 
• Sick pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision 
• Life Insurance 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 
• Flexible and Commuter Spending Accounts 
• Lifestyle Spending Account 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Wellness Program 
• Special Employee Pricing on Mobile Lines 
• Access to Discounted Travel Services 
• 401(k) with Company Match 

Other Duties

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the position. 

EEO Statement

M.S. Rau provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or older), national origin, marital status, handicap or disability (including pregnancy), perception or history of handicap or disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. EEO is the Law links in English and Spanish.

Salary : $38 - $48