Job Description –Associate Appraiser
 
February 2022
 
Jacqueline Silverman & Associates, a boutique appraisal firm specializing in the valuation of Impressionist, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary, and Emerging art, seeks an experienced, motivated, and highly organized individual for the position of Associate Appraiser.
 
Duties
Conduct appraisals for a wide variety of client needs including insurance coverage, art financing, estate tax, non-cash charitable contribution, gift tax, equitable distribution, damage and loss, and sale advisory
·       Prepare art market summaries and reports
·       Coordinate placement of client property for sale via auction houses and galleries
·       Client relations and marketing
·       General office and clerical tasks as needed
·       Other projects as required
 
Requirements
·       Minimum three years’ appraisal, connoisseurship, or marketplace experience in the sectors of Impressionist & Modern Art, American Art, and/or Post-War, Contemporary & Emerging Art
·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·       Detail-oriented and strong critical thinking skills
·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice preferred (tested and passed with current version)
·       Member of AAA, ASA, or ISA preferred
·       Ability to travel locally and nationally for appraisal assignments, museum exhibitions, conferences, and art fairs
·       Proficient in Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
·       Familiarity with FileMaker Pro or similar database programs preferred
·       Friendly disposition and ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and art professionals
 
Position Overview
·       Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
·       Generous benefits package
·       Position is full-time, exempt; employment is at-will; job title corresponds to experience level
 
 
Interested candidates may send CV, letter of introduction, and writing sample to Karen McManus, karen@jsaappraisals.com.