2024 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Future Fair, New York’s new contemporary art exhibition, will host its 4th annual in-person fair May 1-4, 2024 in Chelsea, NYC. The fair is hiring temporary staff positions that are both operational and front-facing. All temporary staff positions are entry-level. There are 3 departments of temporary staff: Event Assistants, Ticket Attendants, and Production Assistants. To learn more about the available positions and how to apply please see below!

Applications are accepted from now through Sunday, April 7th. Early applications will be prioritized. Applications received after April 7th will be considered on an availability basis, please email ashli@futurefairs.com for late inquiries.

 

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT


At Future Fair, the production assistant will be responsible for operational tasks on the floor and will report to the Project Manager. 

Main Duties

  • Installing signage

  • Painting 

  • Assembling furniture 

  • Distributing crates and furniture to booths

Requirements:

  • Ability to lift crates and boxes

  • Friendly, approachable, and capable of maintaining composure in the face of challenges

  • Able to work effectively in a high-pressure event setting 

  • Encouraged, but not required: Experience working in art fair environment

  • Encouraged, but not required: Experience working in the service industry

  • Must be available for open shifts of April 29-May 4, 2022

Project Compensation: $575.00

 
 

EVENT ASSISTANTS


Event Assistants will assist in setup and breakdown of the fair as well as operating guest relations, ticketing, and registering VIPs when the fair is open. They will need to be sociable, adaptable, and capable of staying patient and resolute in the face of challenging requests or inquiries. They report to and work with the Project Manager.

This is an entry-level position and best suited for someone looking for an opportunity to break into the art industry and gain experience. 

Main Duties of All Event Assistants:

  • Assisting with installing fair signage inside the exhibitor booths

  • Front of house upkeep and care

  • Register Press, VIPs, and General Attendees

  • Act as a front-facing representative of the fair to guests and be able to respond to inquiries effectively

  • Be on hand to assist in operations tasks

  • Assist with guest registration and line maintenance

  • Answer any questions relating to both Future Fair and the Exhibitors that will be showing

Supplementary Duties of Event Assistants by Department:

Event Assistants may be assigned to assist different departments of the fair as part of their role. If any of the following focuses are of interest to the applicant, please include it on your application.

  • Production Focus

    • Operating as an assistant to the Production Manager during the install and de-install of the fair.

  • Communications Focus

    • Assisting with social media content and publication

  • VIP & Exhibitor Focus

    • Assisting with Exhibitor booth orders and VIP email requests

Requirements:

  • Must be available for the full days to work April 28th-May 5, 2024

  • Interest and passion to learn about contemporary art and the artists market

  • Solutions oriented approach to guest relations and conflict resolution

  • Friendly, approachable and capable of maintaining composure in the face of challenges

  • Able to work effectively in a high pressure, event setting 

  • Encouraged, but not required: Experience working in art fair environment

  • Encouraged, but not required: Experience working in the service industry

  • Must be available for a 90 minute Zoom meeting in late April to discuss the role in more depth prior to arriving onsite.

Physical requirements:

  • Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands

  • Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hrs

  • Fast paced movements are required to go from one end of the fair to another

  • Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 lbs

  • Occasionally kneel, bend, around and climb as required

Project Compensation: $1500

 
 

TICKET ATTENDANTS


At Future Fair, the ticket attendants will be responsible for operational tasks on the floor including scanning tickets, assisting guests with way-finding and up keeping the general appearances of front of house and the entrance. The ticket attendants will work directly with the Project Manager and event assistants to be on the floor to ensure smooth crowd flow and operations of the entire fair. 

There will be an online training session one week before the fair.

Main Duties:

  • Scanning tickets

  • Front-of-house upkeep and care

  • Maintaining line and the flow of guests in the entrance area

  • Act as a front-facing representative to guests and be able to respond to simple inquiries effectively

  • Assist with guest registration and line maintenance

  • Overseeing the exits and assisting with the security on the floor

Requirements:

  • Interest and passion to learn about contemporary art and the artists market

  • Solutions oriented approach to guest relations and conflict resolution

  • Friendly, approachable and capable of maintaining composure in the face of challenges

  • Able to work effectively in a high pressure, event setting 

  • Encouraged, but not required: Experience working in art fair environment

  • Encouraged, but not required: Experience working in the service industry

  • Must be available for the half day shifts of  May 1-4, 2022

Project Compensation:

Ticket Attendants work half day shifts at $20.00 an hr no more than 20 hours for the duration of the fair.

 
 

VOLUNTEERS


We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to serve as Future Fair volunteers for our upcoming fair. Volunteers play a crucial role with the Future Fair team. As a volunteer, you will meet like-minded individuals with a passion for art in an international context. 

Whether you are new to the art fair experience, if you are an artist yourself, or an art lover – you’ll be included in a range of tasks and activities to support the fair. These include filling Gift Bags; monitoring the Show Office and other areas of high foot traffic; and providing light organizational support to our Production Assistants and Event Assistants.

Hours are flexible, please include your availability in your Statement of Interest in the Application Form. 

Project Compensation:

Volunteers work on an at-call basis and will receive 4 complimentary tickets and a tote bag. 




How to Apply 

A gmail address is required to access the application form. If you do not have a Gmail address, you may submit your application to ashli@futurefairs.com

Applications are accepted from now through Sunday, April 7th. Early applications will be prioritized.

About

Future Fair is a New York-based platform that supports the advancement of commercial art galleries via online and in-person experiences. 

Future Fair is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.