Gallery Preparator and Registrar

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Gallery Preparator and Registrar FLSA Classification NE Reports to Gallery Director/Curator Salary Range G1 Weeks Per Year 52 Work Week 40 hours (minimum) Position Summary

Assists the Gallery Director and assumes responsibility for the daily management and preparator role of the Joseloff and Silpe Galleries, in addition to the Kaman Print Study Center, to ensure successful exhibitions and programming. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.

Hiring Range The budgeted salary for this position will be 37.5 hours at $20.00 to $21.00 per hour dependent upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and sends artwork and relevant gallery materials.
• Installs and de-installs artwork.
• Prepares wall and spaces including patching and painting walls and pedestals.
• Responsible for manager gallery materials stocked and organized.
• Organizes the art collection and digital database
• Handles on-campus loans from the collection.
• Ensures correct and current didactic and label information is installed in a timely manner.
• Facilitates and coordinates with campus partners and external contractors for maintaining and cleaning gallery spaces, gallery preparation, printing, and other services.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and manages student gallery monitors.
• Ensures Front Desk is always staffed; covers as required.
• Responsible for reserving on-campus spaces for programming, including visiting artist lectures. Coordinates with on-site catering for reception needs.
• Submits gallery event information to on-campus and off-campus digital spaces.
• Schedules and hosts class visits and tours.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PS1240P Working Conditions

Normal Office Situation

Requires travel, excluding overnight stays.

Stockroom or warehouse

High dust, dirt, grease environment

Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors

Education

Bachelor's Degree required.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table

Intermittently sitting, stand, stooping

Typically standing and/or walking

Typically crawling and/or kneeling

Typically pushing and/or pulling

Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction

Heavy lifting or carrying 51 pounds or more

Climbing ladders or scaffolds

Using equipment requiring high dexterity

Special Skills

The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Occasional attendance for events after business hours is required.

Previous gallery and preparator management experience is preferred.

Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary Quick Link for Internal Postings https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7960

Supplemental Questions

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• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Website

• Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation - Staff
• Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging