Gallery Assistant - Part Time

About Us:

Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.

Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.

With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.

Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.

Description:

The successful candidate will organize and prepare professional and student art exhibitions and receptions for two College art galleries as well as manage the College’s online gallery. The candidate will work in a team environment with the Arts and Communications faculty and staff to support various Art and Design program events, assist with administrative tasks, and manage gallery operations and sales. Responsibilities include organizing the gallery calendar, arranging meetings, requisitioning supplies, and maintaining documents and files. The Gallery Assistant works with the arts faculty to schedule several art exhibitions each year, installs and breakdown gallery exhibits, and communicates with exhibiting students and artists. Duties include collecting and organizing artist contacts, tracking the gallery supply budgets, photographing exhibits, framing work, and maintaining gallery materials and supplies. The Gallery Assistant works with the arts faculty and Marketing to design, print, and distribute publicity materials to the College, community, and local arts organizations. The Gallery Assistant handles public relations for the galleries including posting and updating events on social media and writing newsletters. This position includes assisting with artist workshops, student art events, and fundraisers sponsored by the Art and Design program. Additional hours may be available in the ceramics studio. Attendance at all campus art exhibits and employee staff developmental meetings/programs is required. Other duties as assigned.

Special qualifications:

BA or BFA in Art or equivalent experience preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Strong office and office technology skills (Microsoft Office); Experience with Excel is a must; Social media and advertising skills; Knowledge of Flickr and Mailchimp, Strong communication and writing skills; Strong organizational and time management skills. Accuracy in performing assigned duties/ability to meet deadlines; Detail and team oriented, yet able to work alone when necessary; Creative aptitude; Professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of Cecil College, the Arts and Communications Department, the Art and Design program and the College Art Galleries. Must be able to handle large display materials and artwork such as pedestals and sculpture. Experience working in a ceramics studio is not required but is a plus.

Posted Until Filled.

• We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.