Senior Gallery Associate

University of Southern Indiana
retirement plan
United States, Indiana, New Harmony
Dec 13, 2024
Title:Senior Gallery Associate Division: Provost's Office Department: Historic New Harmony FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Salary Range:Grade 8: $17.35/hour EEO Job Group:5 E5 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forSenior Gallery Associate. Assist the Curator of New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art in the general operation of the gallery and expand the educational outreach of the Gallery. Duties/Responsibilities Assist with educational outreach, grant research, and writing to support the advancement of the gallery. Select artwork for the consignment gallery and oversee all sales activities and related paperwork. Interact with public in both the consignment gallery and main exhibition space. Correspond with and contract consignment gallery artists. Supervise student workers and gallery volunteers. Assist in planning and installation of revolving gallery exhibitions. Assist in the planning, design, production, and distribution of exhibit and gallery promotional and printed materials. Take the lead, with Curator's guidance, on exhibitions in the BG (Back Gallery) Project Space. Assist in implementation of general gallery programs. Assist with maintaining gallery social media accounts. Assist with Community Engagement activities and events. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills Bachelor's degree in art, business, or related field. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and electronic mail software. Valid driver's license or other means of reliable transportation. Preferred Knowledge and Skills Retail and display experience, along with knowledge of framing and art conservation methods. Two years of professional art gallery experience. Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements Standard work hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Frequent irregular or extended hours may be necessary to meet business needs including evenings and weekends. Occasional travel may be required. About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include: Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans. Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary. Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children. Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year - accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits. Application Process Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials. Application materials should include: Resume Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.