Junior Gallery Assistant Jobs

Time Management- Meets deadlines efficiently

Basic knowledge in the fundamentals of Art

Assist with the Production & Post-Production of Artwork

UNPAID INTERNSHIP - COLLEGE CREDIT CAN BE PROVIDED~

Adhere to university and school policies, procedures, and regulations, represents the museum in contact with the public.

Work with the Museum Director in exhibit planning, preparation, installation, events, lectures, and receptions; at times to include off campus venues.

Help coordinate with artists, galleries, and shippers for receipt, delivery and return of materials.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as loan forms, art installation instructions, operating and procedure manuals.

Ability to write and correspond by mail and email.

Acknowledges and/or greets visitors and staff in a friendly and welcoming manner.

Able to provide directions and support to guests with disabilities

Places the highest priority on customer service.

Helps create an inclusive and welcoming environment. Embraces the diversity of others.

Pro-actively addresses needs of our guests. (Empowered to act)

Answers questions courteously and accurately.

Physical requirements include performance of repetitive motions with hands, wrists, or fingers.

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as loan forms, art installation instructions, operating and procedure manuals.

Ability to write and correspond by mail and email.

Ability to speak effectively with individuals and before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Meticulous attention to detail and top-notch organizational skills

Capacity to manage multiple (and often competing) deadlines

Some familiarity with the book production process

Ability to prioritize, anticipate needs and take initiative to solve problems

Love of all types of nonfiction—from memoir to narrative nonfiction, including pop culture and emerging Black voices

Sense of humor and calm under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Excellent time-management, problem-solving, and problem-prevention skills; a positive, solution-oriented approach to addressing challenges.

In conjunction with the Education Coordinator, manage the scheduling and administration of the docent program.

Ability to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

Demonstrated passion for intergenerational learning, K-12 Education, and informal education.

Experience and positive outcomes in working with or managing intergenerational volunteers.

Prepare galleries for installation of exhibitions;

Assist in the packing and unpacking of artwork and related items that are received into the facility;

Assist in the organization and maintenance of all gallery related supplies, tools, and art supplies;

Assist in the installation of artwork and related items for exhibitions;

Assist in the maintenance of records and files related to programs and exhibitions;

Assist int he preparation of opening receptions and special events;

Assists Studio Lab Manager with archiving events and exhibits through means of video and photography

Assists in maintenance of galleries both at the Visual Arts Center and at the Warde Academic Center?

Performs clerical tasks such as copying, filing, scanning, and typing documents

Assists in show installation and de-installation

Assists in packaging shows for shipment.

Assists in unloading and loading artists' vehicles when delivering or picking up work.

Preference for education and/or experience in the fine arts or related field.

Must have good communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Competitive pay and paid training

Paid Time Off/ Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Must be able to effectively express oneself in written reports, including electronic documentation reporting.

Working knowledge of professional practices in art handling

1+ years of experience working in an art gallery, or with an art collection

1+ years of experience with inventory development in an art collection context

Review existing inventory and appraisal documents, and compare to physical collection

Update existing inventory with location information for all pieces in collection

Update inventory for pieces in collection not recorded in the inventory

Provide consistent and ongoing evaluation, documentation, and continuous process improvement of all gallery archives and records management functions,

Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested,

Raise and correctly files all incoming and outgoing consignments and loan agreements under the supervision of the Directors and Gallery Manager,

Adding public prices for works into Artlogic according to consignment terms and at the direction of Gallery Manager,

Public Outreach: assist with exhibitions outreach programs by coordinating external email campaigns with public and press release process,

Maintain the safe and organized collection of Certificates of Authenticity, including production of copies for clients and for gallery archives,