Cataloger (New York)

Position: Cataloger
Reports to: General Manager
Location: 244 W. 54th St, New York, NY (on-site)
Salary: $50,000 – $55,000 per annum commensurate with experience
Hours: 10am-6pm Monday-Friday (occasional evening/weekend hours)

 

Overview

Tarsio is the leading international venue for Fine Instruments and Bows with offices in New York, London, and Berlin. Launched in 1999, we have a 25 year legacy proudly serving our clients by auctioning the rarest and most exceptional stringed instruments. Tarisio revolutionized the auction market by combining first-class expertise, the efficiency of online bidding, and a firm commitment to ethics and professionalism. Our goal is to continue to make buying and selling instruments accessible for musicians, patrons, dealers and collectors. Tarisio’s teams are dynamic, innovative, humble and provide exceptional client service. We are truly passionate about what we do, the arts community we support, and building a legacy for the instruments we steward.

 

Job Role

The Cataloger role is fast-paced and revolves around the examination of rare and antique instruments and bows. This position is ideal for somebody with experience in an auction setting who excels at multitasking. Core tasks will include initial condition checks of property arriving to Tarisio, detailed cataloging, dendrochronology, diagnostic infrared photography to support condition reports, and answering property-specific bidder inquiries. The Cataloger is an integral part of the team and the best candidate for this role is one who can operate enthusiastically in a team environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Cataloging: accurately describe the item’s features, supply measurements, and transcribe labels
• Condition reporting: evaluate and document the physical state of the item
• Prepare instruments for photography
• Initiate dendrochronology assessments and log results
• Take infrared photos
• Add properties to archives
• Assign makers and dates to instrument records
• Support bidder enquiries
• Provide front of house support
• Traveling as needed

Required Skills

• Experience as a cataloger or registrar preferred 
• Detail oriented
• Past handling of fine objects
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork mindset, paired with an ability to work independently
• A love of music and desire to work within a creative environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Experience in auction, museum, gallery, or arts administration is a plus
• Familiarity with classical music or musical instruments (particularly violins) is preferred
• Must be able to work with our computer systems, CRM GSuite, and email
• Must be able to legally work in the United States, OPT Visas not accepted
• Ability to work in-office five days per week

Benefits 

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans
• Employees are eligible to enroll in Tarisio 401(k) program
• Unlimited Vacation & Summer Fridays

 

Application Instructions

All applicants must have the right to work in the US.

• Please send a resume together with a short cover letter explaining why you think you are an ideal candidate for this role to careers@tarisio.com. You will need to include “Cataloger – New York” in the subject line of your email

We look forward to hearing from you!