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.