Part-Time Gallery Assistant - Visual Arts (Nwsa)

Job Details

Job Family

STAFF - Support Staff

Grade

CT

Salary

$12.90 - $20.58

Department

NWSA, Visual Arts

Reports To

Dean, Visual Arts

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

First Review Date

April 9, 2024

Job Summary

The Part-Time Gallery Assistant provides support and assistance to the division of Visual Arts with all activities related to gallery programming, special exhibitions, and special events that support the academic curriculum of the division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates art gallery activities, events, and receptions

• Facilitates installation and de-installation of exhibitions

• Assists with events management for gallery programming

• Ensures gallery storage is organized and cleaning supplies are monitored and ordered

• Maintains excellent understanding of exhibitions in order to convey to visitors the concepts behind each show

• Maintains gallery contacts, record keeping of the art collection and artwork databases

• Assists with collections and deliveries from on and off-site storage units

• Assists visual arts staff with occasional general tasks as necessary

• Coordinates social media content, news, and creating events on social media platforms in conjunction with the Director of Marketing and Public Relations

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution in Art, Art History, Art Administration, or related field and two (2) years of experience in an art related job; or combination of education, training, and related experience

• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

• Knowledge and understanding of general gallery operations and contemporary art scene

• Possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent organization and communication (both oral and written) skills

• Energetic, committed, flexible team-player with a self-starting approach and a strong sense of initiative

• Knowledge of MS office, Adobe CC and Social Media websites

• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment

• Ability to work weekends and evenings during programmed events

• Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration

Preferences

Bachelor of Arts degree in related art field and practical experience in the gallery/museum field preferred.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Equity Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs / ADA Coordinator / Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-1; Miami, FL 33176. EquityOff@mdc.edu