Exhibitions Coordinator, School of Visual Arts, NYC –Full-time

EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR

SVA Galleries, School of Visual Arts, NYC
Full-time, in-person, $50-$52k yearly

REPORTS TO: Exhibition Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW: Primarily participates in all aspects of installing and removing exhibitions across 3 campus galleries with co-exhibitions coordinator. Reports to Exhibitions Manager in daily operations.

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

APPLY HERE https://sva.breezy.hr/p/2f951291ed31-exhibition-coordinator

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