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Washington and Lee University · 3 hours ago

Gallery Assistant - Part Time

Lexington, VA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

Washington and Lee University is seeking a Gallery Assistant to support the Staniar Gallery Director in various gallery operations. The role involves assisting with exhibitions, organizing events, and contributing to educational programming.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Supports the Staniar Gallery Director's work in all aspects of gallery operations, including but not limited to: installing and taking down exhibitions, packing/shipping artworks, publicity, educational programming, and general administrative duties

Organizes and schedules lectures and receptions for exhibitions

Coordinates campus visits for guest artists (including making reservations for travel, lodging, meals, and class scheduling)

Contributes to programming in collaboration with the Director, faculty, and students, including conception and implementation of workshops, educational materials, and gallery guides

Assists the Director with art installation (hanging, painting, lighting, and carpentry work for various exhibition needs)

Handles art, including transport when necessary

Involved in the intake, handling, and packing/shipping of artwork for exhibitions

Assesses and documents the physical condition of art pieces

Responsible for lighting exhibitions

Maintains Staniar Gallery storage area

Assists the Director with publicity needs (press releases, posters, website, digital announcement design, social media)

Aids in the design and distribution of exhibition materials such as catalogs, labels, gallery guides, and text panels

Maintains gallery mailing lists, including adding new artists to the mailing list, processing mailing list requests from the visitor sign-in book, keeping the mailing list updated with current institutional contacts, and adding new institutional contacts interested in receiving announcements

Qualification

Art installationObject handlingMicrosoft OfficeAdobe Creative SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational abilitiesLight carpentryAnalytical skillsWeb design toolsAttention to detail

Required

This position requires a high school diploma at minimum; a degree in a related field or experience in a gallery or museum setting is preferred

The candidate should have strong communication, writing, and analytical skills, and excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft office and Adobe Creative Suite software (including Photoshop, and web design tools)

Must have ability to lift and move heavy (30+ lbs) objects and be comfortable with climbing stationary ladders

Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and good driving history

Preferred

a degree in a related field or experience in a gallery or museum setting is preferred

Installation, object handling, and light carpentry experience is a plus

Company

Washington and Lee University

Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts university in Lexington, Virginia, United States.

Founded in 1749

Lexington, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.wlu.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

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Beau Dudley

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