Art Basel  is the leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists. Art Basel's fairs in Basel, Hong Kong, and Miami Beach are a driving force in supporting galleries as they nurture the careers of artists. Our publications The Art Market and the Art Market Principles and Best Practices are a commitment to increasing the transparency and accountability of the art market. Initiatives, including Art Basel Cities and the recently announced Art Basel Inside, strive to create unique artist-led experiences and strengthen local art scenes.

Art Basel is seeking a dynamic and proactive person to join the Art Basel Operations Team in Basel as a:

Operations Associate 80%

Your responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in administrative tasks (meeting organization, writing meeting minutes, create reports, maintaining contact database)


• Manage the registration process before and during the fair


• Create various show-related manuals, information kits and documents


• Support in overall improvement of the Operations of the Show


• Various responsibilities (hospitality, security, quality control) during the fair

Your profile

• Degree in business administration


• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar large-scale event and/or project


• Experience working for an Art Gallery, Art Fair, Art Freight Handler or any experience within the Artworld is a plus


• Can-do attitude!


• Ability to make decisions and to prioritize tasks, and to remain calm under stress


• Interest in new digital project management tools


• Advanced user of computerized systems including Microsoft Office package, Microsoft Teams, Project Management & collaboration tools


• Fluency in German & English – ability to write meeting minutes & create content

Your employer

• The MCH Group is a leading international live-marketing company with a comprehensive services network spanning the entire exhibition and event market


• We develop traditional trade fairs to modern platforms and communities.


• Our exhibition portfolio includes around 90 own and guest exhibitions, and we complete around 1800 projects worldwide each year


• Our nearly 1000 colleagues are active all over the globe

What to expect? Flexible working hours, a modern infrastructure, good social security, appealing benefits and a dynamic environment. You will find more information on the MCH Group here.

We stand for passion, professionalism, entrepreneurial spirit, agility and trustworthiness. Does that hold true for you too? Then we look forward to receiving your online job application.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Claudia Kessler, HR Business Partner.

Your responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in administrative tasks (meeting organization, writing meeting minutes, create reports, maintaining contact database)


• Manage the registration process before and during the fair


• Create various show-related manuals, information kits and documents


• Support in overall improvement of the Operations of the Show


• Various responsibilities (hospitality, security, quality control) during the fair

Your profile

• Degree in business administration


• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar large-scale event and/or project


• Experience working for an Art Gallery, Art Fair, Art Freight Handler or any experience within the Artworld is a plus


• Can-do attitude!


• Ability to make decisions and to prioritize tasks, and to remain calm under stress


• Interest in new digital project management tools


• Advanced user of computerized systems including Microsoft Office package, Microsoft Teams, Project Management & collaboration tools


• Fluency in German & English – ability to write meeting minutes & create content

Your employer

• The MCH Group is a leading international live-marketing company with a comprehensive services network spanning the entire exhibition and event market


• We develop traditional trade fairs to modern platforms and communities.


• Our exhibition portfolio includes around 90 own and guest exhibitions, and we complete around 1800 projects worldwide each year


• Our nearly 1000 colleagues are active all over the globe

What to expect? Flexible working hours, a modern infrastructure, good social security, appealing benefits and a dynamic environment. You will find more information on the MCH Group here.

We stand for passion, professionalism, entrepreneurial spirit, agility and trustworthiness. Does that hold true for you too? Then we look forward to receiving your online job application.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Claudia Kessler, HR Business Partner.