Gallery Assistant

Saint Anselm College•Goffstown, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chapel Art Center at Saint Anselm College is seeking an energetic and creative Gallery Assistant, to help coordinate exhibitions and their collateral materials, special programs, and public events. The position requires someone who is capable in a supervisory role, to plan, organize, and participate fully in the daily life of the gallery. The assistant is a key figure in helping to grow this historically significant and emergent institution, purposefully integrated within a strongly academic, liberal arts learning environment. The Gallery Assistant can expect to function in these capacities: hire and manage the student gallery attendants and assist in supervising their work in conjunction with the Assistant Curator; manage the flow of exhibition tasks, time lines, notifications and correspondence; arrange receptions and special functions; arrange travel; schedule meetings; purchase materials and equipment; assist the Assistant Curator in collections management records for acquisitions and related collections materials and equipment; assist in the management of the physical plant; assist in management of budget expenditures and special funds. The gallery assistant works closely with the director in his schedule, assisting his relationship with donors and professional constituencies. These duties require a good working relationship with on-campus colleagues, coordinating departments (e.g., the Fine Arts department, Physical Plant, Communications and Marketing), students, and contracted service staff on and off campus. The Gallery Assistant role at the Chapel Art Center presents an exceptional and exciting opportunity to both lead and serve in an atmosphere dedicated to the arts, serving both the on-campus academic community as well as the public. Required: At least an Associate degree, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience. Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, and proficiency maintaining database systems. Must be a self-starter with strong attention to detail; excellent multi-tasking, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required, along with ability to work independently and in a team environment. Good proofreading, spelling/grammar and general writing and math skills also required. Must be able to handle information related to donations, maintaining confidentiality. Some evenings and weekends required during exhibitions and events. Some lifting of preparation materials, catalogs, and supplies; drop off and pick up of materials and supplies. Preferred: Knowledge of art history; experience in gallery or museum work (an appreciation for and sensitivity to art handling and exhibition); experience with event planning or hospitality. Basic proficiency with or willingness to learn design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva. This position is part-time, scheduled for Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the academic year (August-May). Successful candidates will be able to assist the college in advancing its Catholic identity and strategic priorities, which include institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness. Welcome to the Saint Anselm College employment page. We appreciate your interest in joining the College and hope you find this information useful. From day one, our employees are “Anselmian.” Our community values compassion, respect, integrity, and kindness for all. Guided by our Catholic and Benedictine identity, we are committed to sustaining an intentionally inclusive environment that benefits every individual.

Requirements

At least an Associate degree, plus 3-5 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and experience
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, and proficiency maintaining database systems
Must be a self-starter with strong attention to detail
excellent multi-tasking, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required, along with ability to work independently and in a team environment
Good proofreading, spelling/grammar and general writing and math skills also required
Must be able to handle information related to donations, maintaining confidentiality
Some evenings and weekends required during exhibitions and events
Some lifting of preparation materials, catalogs, and supplies; drop off and pick up of materials and supplies

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of art history
experience in gallery or museum work (an appreciation for and sensitivity to art handling and exhibition)
experience with event planning or hospitality
Basic proficiency with or willingness to learn design software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva

Responsibilities

hire and manage the student gallery attendants
assist in supervising student gallery attendants work in conjunction with the Assistant Curator
manage the flow of exhibition tasks, time lines, notifications and correspondence
arrange receptions and special functions
arrange travel
schedule meetings
purchase materials and equipment
assist the Assistant Curator in collections management records for acquisitions and related collections materials and equipment
assist in the management of the physical plant
assist in management of budget expenditures and special funds
assisting director in his schedule, assisting his relationship with donors and professional constituencies
coordinating departments (e.g., the Fine Arts department, Physical Plant, Communications and Marketing), students, and contracted service staff on and off campus