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 for Senior 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 beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position 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 an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.