Mielke Fellow (1 year position): Mandeville Gallery/Permanent Art Collection, Union College

Temp. Part-Time: 3 days per week

This position will assist the office of Art Collections & Exhibitions in all aspects of exhibition and permanent collections programming.  Exhibition  responsibilities include: promotion of events (press calendar listings (30+), email blasts, external  mailings); event scheduling and catering; art work shipping and loan forms; gallery billing and invoicing;mailing list updates and maintenance;  receptions and special events candid photography, editing, social media posts, and supply ordering. Permanent Collection  responsibilities include: wrapping and transporting artwork on campus and to off site storage; conservation  arrangements and scheduling;  billing and invoicing; handling inquiries and providing assistance to the community, staff, and faculty. The position is 3 days per week for 1 year (July 1, 2017- June 30, 2018).

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and previous art gallery or art collection  experience  is required. Candidates should have an understanding of industry standards, exhibition  production, an interest in the visual arts, and awareness of a liberal arts college community and nuances. Candidates  must also have experience  with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Mac platforms, an ability to multitask in a fast paced office, and strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and computerski1ls. Photoshop experience  is highly desirable. Must be safety conscious, able to work with a diverse group of individuals, and available to work during evening gallery events 6-8 times per calendar year.

20 hours/week, 51 weeks/year
$13.00 an hour

PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON, VIA FAX, U.S.MAIL, OR EMAIL:
Req. #T1194
Union College – Human Resources
870 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308

email: hr@union.edu
website: www.union.edu/hr
TELEPHONE: (518) 388-6108
FAX: (518) 388-6529

Union College is an equal opportunity employer and str011g/y committed to student and workforce diversity.

Union College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

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