STUDENT- Handwerker Gallery Office Operations Assistant - A

Ithaca College•Town of Ithaca, NY

16d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Gallery staff wear many hats, which changes with rotating exhibitions and varies with assigned shifts. Monitors oversee the daily operations of the gallery including but not limited to attendance, visitor assistance, surveillance and maintenance of artworks and facility, content creation for gallery social media sites, light cleaning, and answering of phone. Monitors also assist in the hosting of events, guest speakers, and class visits when scheduled; lifting and arrangement of chairs, communication with visitors, audio/visual set-up, and some light catering. Between exhibitions, gallery monitors are able to gain experience with installations and de-installations: art/object handling, working with artists, light construction, tool use, lighting, signage, and wall spackling/painting. If experience and timing coincide, monitors may request to work on research for exhibitions or to work with the college's permanent collection. Seeking responsible, friendly, dedicated, and detail-oriented individuals with good organizational and communication skills. Students with a strong interest in supporting the arts at Ithaca College are encouraged to apply. Required skills and experience vary according to position. Students without prior work or volunteer experience in the museum/gallery sector are encouraged to apply- we are willing to train students Without specific job experience who are excited to learn new skills, able to problem solve and work through mistakes, and who are generally curious about whether the field of art production and interpretation is a good fit for job pursuit after graduation. Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated. It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at [email protected]. For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.

Requirements

Responsible
Friendly
Dedicated
Detail-oriented
Good organizational and communication skills
Familiarity with Instagram and Facebook is essential
Gallery monitors must be able to report to work in-person.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in supporting the arts at Ithaca College
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom are preferred but not essential.
Some hand tool experience is helpful, but can be learned on the job (please list this experience, if relevant, in your resume or cover letter).

Responsibilities

Monitors oversee the daily operations of the gallery including but not limited to attendance, visitor assistance, surveillance and maintenance of artworks and facility, content creation for gallery social media sites, light cleaning, and answering of phone.
Assist in the hosting of events, guest speakers, and class visits when scheduled; lifting and arrangement of chairs, communication with visitors, audio/visual set-up, and some light catering.
Gain experience with installations and de-installations: art/object handling, working with artists, light construction, tool use, lighting, signage, and wall spackling/painting.
Work on research for exhibitions or to work with the college's permanent collection.

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