Hiring: Auction Cataloguer

Gray’s is a boutique auction house in Cleveland, Ohio. We’re a team driven by curiosity, creativity, and a genuine passion for history and art. Our commitment to sustainability integrates seamlessly with our business model, encouraging the rehoming of treasures and promoting a greener planet. Every day is an adventure in preserving history and digging into curiosities. We’re looking for an Auction Cataloguer who will play a vital role in receiving, cataloging, and describing property to be sold at auction. We're looking for someone with a generalist knowledge of fine art, furniture, and decorative art to contribute their expertise to our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Receive, identify, and number incoming properties with a keen eye for detail.

  • Accurately catalog various properties and complete detailed condition reports.

  • Collaborate with our specialists to vet auction items and ensure their stories are ready to be told.

  • Provide essential support in describing and organizing auction items.

  • Assist in setting up previews and responding to inquiries about our unique pieces.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in an auction house or gallery environment.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art History, or Literature—your academic background fuels your passion for art!

  • Familiarity with the auction business—a major plus.

  • Exceptional communication skills and an unwavering attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) to keep our treasures tracked and tales told.

Benefits

  • Approximately 10 paid company holidays each year, including company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

  • Mondays off!

Other Important Information

  • 32 hours per week

  • Tuesday to Friday

  • In-person

How to Apply

If you're eager to apply your expertise and curiosity in a role where art history and operational excellence meet, apply now by emailing your resume and cover letter to info@graysauctioneers.com with the subject line ‘Auction Cataloguer application’ - we look forward to hearing from you.