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Gallery Manager - Curator of Arts II

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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Application deadline: 6/14/2024

Minimum starting salary: $20.77 per hour/22 hours per week

Summary:
This position will perform all duties related to exhibition preparation including, but not limited to installation, de-installation, shipping and receiving artwork, and coordination of necessary staff and materials. The Gallery Manager must have excellent time and project management skills, as well as the ability to work independently or within a team. This is a significant position, integral to the function and excellence of the operation of the gallery.   This is a part-time position working 22 hours per week.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Installation/de-installation of exhibitions (i.e. hanging artwork) and lighting, plus deliveries to clients, framers, conservators, auction houses, galleries, etc. 

Develop promotional materials, including press releases, postcards, and HTML emails for exhibitions 

Work with the Gallery Director to develop new sources of funding support for programming, including grant co-writing 

Oversee student worker for gallery visiting hours 

Coordinating catering, alcohol waiver, and overseeing receptions 

Packing, crating and shipping both framed and unframed artworks of high value domestically and worldwide 

General maintenance/stocking of installation and packing materials 

Serve on the Art and Artifact Collection Committee and help oversee the loaning of work from the permanent collection and maintaining an active catalog of works, their condition and location, including conducting research on objects in permanent collection as well as objects proposed for acquisition 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

A. college coursework in art history, studio art, or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

 Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)

 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

 Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)

B. work experience that provided knowledge of art history and the techniques used in the preservation, restoration, and/or exhibition of museum collections.

2. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the profession of art curation including the development, storage, security, and exhibition of art objects.
Note: A Master’s Degree in Art History or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
-At least 2 years experience as a preparator in a gallery, museum setting, or arts organization
-Experience overseeing staff
-Experience with art handling, storage, packing, crating, and installation
-Experience in carpentry and safe handling of power tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-Demonstrated knowledge of gallery installation techniques
-Familiarity with Mac computer systems and software
-Able to lift heavy objects (50 lbs+)
-Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion

Physical Demands:

Standing : Frequently

Walking : Occasionally

Sitting : Frequently

Lifting : Occasionally

Carrying : Occasionally

Pushing : Occasionally

Pulling : Occasionally

Climbing : Occasionally

Balancing : Rarely

Stooping : Occasionally

Kneeling : Occasionally

Crouching : Occasionally

Crawling : Rarely

Reaching : Occasionally

Handling : Frequently

Grasping : Occasionally

Feeling : Occasionally

Talking : Frequently

Hearing : Frequently

Repetitive Motions : Frequently

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Frequently

Taste/Smell : Rarely

Performing Manual Tasks : Constantly

Employment Policies and other information: 

Failure to accurately describe work experience, or failure to submit college transcripts may result in an applicant not being admitted to the exam.

UIS an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Social Security benefit and

Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.

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