Art Gallery Associate (Full Time Temporary)

Determine the best approach to secure the art such as painting, sculpture and mixed media using a variety of tools and hardware to mount pieces safely, taking into consideration the weight, size, and fragility of the art. Assists with the transportation and handling of artworks, which includes packing, unpacking, and ensuring that each artwork is transported without damage.

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Job Description

Department: Library Art Gallery

General Statement of Job

The Art Gallery Associate is responsible for transport and installation of artwork at libraries across the district as well as drafting and editing marketing for exhibits and events. The position also assists with events and communicates regularly with various stakeholders to support the activities of the Library Art Gallery.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the transportation and handling of artworks, which includes packing, unpacking, and ensuring that each artwork is transported without damage.
• Responsible for preparing the gallery space, which can involve measuring, leveling, and sometimes minor carpentry to ensure the artwork will fit and be displayed correctly.
• Determine the best approach to secure the art such as painting, sculpture and mixed media using a variety of tools and hardware to mount pieces safely, taking into consideration the weight, size, and fragility of the art.
• Drafts and edits press releases, gallery brochures, advertisements and fliers.
• Maintains the South Texas College Library Events website event postings and press releases.
• Coordinates with custodial, facilities, and security personnel to maintain a clean and safe gallery environment.
• Conducts recording for artist talks, edits videos with captions, and builds virtual tours.
• Catalogs, inventories and maintains gallery collections and assists with workshops and artist talks throughout academic school year.
• Maintains a working schedule of gallery exhibits and events.
• Maintains the gallery mailing list, guest book and other patron-related materials, databases and spreadsheets.
• Assists visiting artists in preparing biographical data and artist statements.
• Conducts online research as needed.
• Assists with local arrangements and preparations for art show and exhibit receptions, lectures, tours and associated events.
• Assists with documentation for artists and artwork donations.
• Assists staff with general clerical and office support tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
• At least two (2) years of experience in art, art installation, and marketing preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and word processing.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret related documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
• In addition, subject to a fede