Temp Event Staff - The Other Art Fair

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Presented by Saatchi Art

, The Other Art Fair

is a leading art fair for discovering emerging artists, with editions in cities around the world, including London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Sydney, and Melbourne. Unlike traditional art fairs where attendees buy from galleries, The Other Art Fair offers attendees unparalleled direct access to artists, alongside experimental programming, appealing to first-time art buyers and seasoned art collectors alike.

We are looking for

Onsite Event Staff

to help us at our Los Angeles edition of The Other Art Fair. Event Staff are an important part of the organization and contribute to the effective execution of the Fair. They are the first point of contact for visitors and exhibiting artists. This is a paid, temporary position that requires working onsite at the fair location.

Leaf Group is a house of brands, creating and cultivating digital-first companies in growing lifestyle categories: Fitness & Wellness (Well Good, Livestrong.com); Home & Decor (Hunker, Society6, Deny Designs), and Art & Design (Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair). Additionally, we have performance focused brands in key categories such as Travel, Pets, and DIY (OnlyInYourState, Cuteness, eHow). Our media and marketplace brands are authentic and authoritative, reaching a large and growing passionate audience.

We work in a fun, collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. We look for proactive, accountable people focused on continuous learning and growth to push themselves and our businesses forward. Check us out

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You’ll report to: Fair Assistant

A typical day as Event Staff might include:

Gain practical knowledge and experience in Contemporary Art practices and learn how a successful art fair works in Los Angeles

Meet new people with common interests such as artists, curators, professionals, local and international visitors, members of the arts community

Have fun while pursuing an important project that makes art accessible to everyone in an exciting and optimistic environment

Welcome, inform, and help exhibiting artists and visitors

Check invitations and tickets

Assist exhibitors during booth installation

Work handling (furniture, boxes, documents) and manage project areas

Distribute fair guides and complimentary tickets

You’ll be successful if you love talking to people, want to support emerging artists, and are eager to help with a variety of tasks.

What You Have:

Ability to commit to the duration of the fair (June 24 - 27, 2021) and assist onsite at the fair location (ROW DTLA, 777 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021)

Thursday June 24 - 7:30am - 10pm

Friday June 25 - 2pm - 9pm

Saturday June 26 - 11am - 8pm

Sunday June 27 - 11am - 8pm

Excellent verbal communication skills with client-facing experience

Proactive, problem-solver mindset. You are motivated to complete tasks on time and support the team’s goals

Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

Eagerness to wear multiple hats - no job is too small or too large. You want to learn all you can. You are also independent, responsible, and punctual.

An eye for detail and an appreciation for art. You would be going to the fair even if you weren’t involved.

Self-starter mentality. You work well when you’re self-directed, and are quick to ask questions

Our environment is informal but we work hard and responsibly. An unbeat, supportive demeanor goes a long way.

What We Have:

Paid Assignment ($15 hourly)

Hands-on experience within a fast-moving and fun environment

eHow is the 2019 & 2020 People's Choice and official Webby Winner for Social Video/How To-DIY

OnlyInYourState is ranked the #3 Travel and Information Site (ComScore)

Well Good is the 2019 People's Choice winner of the Webby’s Award for Best Lifestyle Brand

Leaf Group is among TalentDesk’s 2019 Best Companies To Work For

Leaf Group is among the 2019 Built In LA Best Companies To Work For

Leaf Group is among Comparably's 2018 Best Companies in Los Angeles

Well Good is the 2018 winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company Award

MyPlate is the 2018 winner of the Webby Award for Best Design

Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably

Leaf Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.

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