Coordinator: Communication & Operations (60%, with possibility of extension)

About the job

To strengthen our team in Basel, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for a committed, art-affine and communication-strong personality for a versatile role.
Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer is a Swiss auction house based in Basel and part of the French Artcurial group. Several times a year we hold our auctions and present a diverse range of art and collectible objects.
The position is ideal for a person who enjoys working independently, actively driving things forward and does not want to be confined to a single area of responsibility.

Your tasks
30% Communication & operational tasks
• Responsibility for the online bidding platforms (exporting, preparing and uploading catalogue data)
• Responsibility for shipping management, ensuring smooth and timely execution of physical mailings (exporting, preparing address lists and handing over to the printing company)
• Support with marketing measures as needed
• Press work (translating, editing and sending press releases, maintaining the press distribution list, responding to press enquiries) in close cooperation with our external press officer
10% Social Media
• Responsible for managing the Instagram channel, planning and producing content in close collaboration with the social media specialist in Paris (medium-term planning: you develop the social media channels further and ensure a consistent appearance.)
20% Art Handling
• Assisting with logistics and warehouse management, customer reception and the release of art objects

Your profile
You are an organised, curious and solution-oriented personality who enjoys taking responsibility and quickly familiarises yourself with new topics.
You have a strong sense for images, design and storytelling and naturally navigate social media platforms such as Instagram.
At the same time, you are practically minded, like to get involved and work carefully and responsibly.

Your qualifications
• Completed studies or a comparable education, for example in art history, cultural management, communication, media or business administration
• Several years of professional experience in a relevant field
• Great interest in art and high-quality objects
• Experience with social media, content and digital communication
• Structured, independent and reliable working style as well as strong organisational talent
• High sense of responsibility, discretion and tact in dealing with clients, consignors, business partners and art objects
• Resilience and the ability to keep an overview and set priorities correctly even with several parallel projects
• Very good German, French and English skills

What we offer
• A versatile key position with direct insight into the work of an auction house
• Short decision-making paths and direct collaboration with management
• A lot of personal responsibility and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
• A varied working environment between art, communication, customers and organisation
• The opportunity to actively shape the appearance and digital development of our house
• A personal, committed team and a high-quality cultural environment
• A field of activity where no day is quite like the other
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application with CV, a brief letter of motivation and references.