- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $22–24/hour
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Christie's
Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.
Christie's is hiring a temporary Operations Project Coordinator in New York to support corporate records management, document digitization, archiving, and sustainability initiatives. The role coordinates with operations, legal, library, and departmental stakeholders and requires 2–4 years of relevant experience; the posted base pay is $22–$24 per hour, excluding discretionary bonuses and overtime.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the records management program by understanding corporate document retention policies and ensuring records management and archiving activities comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
- Organize, scan, index, and upload physical records to SharePoint libraries as part of document digitization and records preservation initiatives, supporting sustainability goals by reducing physical paper storage.
- Work with the Senior Project Manager, Legal Department, Librarian, and departmental stakeholders to implement records management strategies that preserve critical business records, support business continuity, and meet document retention standards.
- Assess records management practices with department representatives, understand filing structures, and provide guidance and administrative support for efficient records organization, digitization, and archiving.
- Track project milestones and timelines, identify risks to completion, and prepare regular status reports and recommendations for the Senior Project Manager.
- Coordinate with the Librarian to maintain uninterrupted access to departmental and Central Library resources during records management initiatives and office relocations.
- Perform additional duties supporting records management, library operations, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of applicable office administrative, project coordination, records management, or archive experience.
- Excellent organizational, record-keeping, and file digitization skills.
- Technologically inclined, with strong skills in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint.
- Excellent writing and communication ability.
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines.
- Motivated, highly efficient, and proactive.
- Comfortable working independently.
- Able to carry or move document boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Available to work in-office.
Skills
Experience
2–4 years of applicable office administrative, project coordination, records management, or archive experience.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 22 to USD 24 per hour.
Culture
Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.
About Cerulean
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