Gallery Coordinator Jobs

Duties
The Gallery Coordinator will perform a variety of duties, including
The Roski School of Art and Design is seeking a Gallery Coordinator to join its team.
Responsible for coordinating the whole exhibition process for exhibit ion s , including engaging Roski’s exhibition committee, curators, artists, staff, faculty, students, consultants, art handlers, etc. in the three galleries at USC
Coordinate ongoing gallery operations, including overseeing schedules and budget s , managing inventory, replenishing gallery supplies, coordinating transportation of artwork, etc.
Ensure the safety of the artwork through execution of loan agreements , education of art audiences, vigilant observation, and implementation of art handling best practices
Maintain documentation on consultants and vendors, including contracts and payment records; ensuring that invoices are submitted to the finance department for timely payment processing
Support the development of public programming and community engagement initiatives
Review and ensure exhibiting artist s submit all necessary exhibition materials to the Communications Manager for publicity materials, including exhibition postcards, e-blasts, press releases, social media and website updates
Liaise and maintain a productive relationship with internal and external stakeholders
Act as a docent for guests and VIPs ; p rovide coverage in the galleries during open hours when required
Work on ad hoc projects and other related duties as determined by the Assistant Facilities Manager and Communication s Manager
Minimum Field Of Experience 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe suite of applications to include Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience utilizing digital reproduction technologies ( e.g. scanners and digital cameras for preservation, access and /or exhibition.)
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with collections database s
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrable specialized knowledge pertinent to materials in collection(s) and archival equipment
• Experience working in higher education
•     1 or more years of relevant work experience
•     Experience supporting collections , curators , and archivists
•    Team oriented , self-motivated, strong work ethic with the ability to meet deadlines and interact with all levels of management.

The hourly rate for this position is $ 25.00 . When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Why Work at the Roski School of Art and Design?
The USC Roski School of Art and Design offers an arts education that is as individual as the student.  The varied programs – from design, painting and sculpture, to performance art and social practice – are all taught by the school’s renowned faculty of artists, designer, curators, scholars, and arts professionals, who provide students with creative, interpretive, and critical skills essential to the practices of art and design today.  Join us!
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 1 year Minimum Skills: Experience supporting collections curators and archivists. Experience with collections databases. Demonstrable specialized knowledge pertinent to materials in collection(s) and archival equipment. Experience utilizing digital reproduction technologies (e.g., scanners and digital cameras for preservation, access and/or exhibition). Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe suite of applications to include Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and InDesign. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree