Exhibition Coordinator at the School of Visual Arts – Museum Studies

Job Title: Exhibition Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $52,237

REPORTS TO: Exhibition Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: Primarily participates in all aspects of installing and removing

exhibitions

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support exhibition manager to plan, organize, execute installation and removal of

exhibitions

Provide technical support, for exhibiting students, artists and curators

Maintain a cooperative working relationship with department chairs, students and

curators

Supervise freelance art handlers and student assistants working on exhibitions, ensuring their safety

Maintain orderly storage facilities, with adequate inventory of supplies and equipment

Construct walls and other structures as needed for exhibitions

Produce CAD-generated drawings and renderings of exhibition designs

Help coordinate production of signage and wall text for exhibitions

Staff opening receptions and other after hours events at galleries

Install and staff off-site exhibitions as needed

Maintain professional appearance of galleries and exhibition within them

Sustain an eagerness to learn about latest exhibition standards, tools, and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum two years experience installing exhibitions (carpentry, construction, lighting and art handling)

Bachelor’s degree in related field; working knowledge of contemporary arts preferred

Proficiency in SketchUp, Photoshop, Google Suite and MS Office programs

Working knowledge of production and presentation of AV and digital media artworks

Familiarity with exhibition design and gallery administration

Understanding of safe, basic rigging techniques.

Ability to perform repetitive physical activities such as bending, twisting, reaching,

climbing, balancing, and handling of materials. This is an essential function of the job

Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs. This is an essential function of the job

Strong sense of responsibility, organizational skills, and thorough attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, always maintaining professional

demeanor and appearance

Available to work occasional evenings and Saturdays

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