Visual Arts Coordinator (Gallery Coordinator) Job at Rutgers University in New B

Visual Arts Coordinator (Gallery Coordinator)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Visual Arts Coordinator (Gallery Coordinator) for Mason Gross School of the Arts (MGSA). This position will report directly to the Department Chair of the Art & Design Department.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Manages the daily organization, facilitation, implementation of all exhibition activity throughout the department.
• Works closely with the technical staff, office staff, and faculty to achieve these manifestations that make art and design accessible to audiences.
• Maintains gallery budget and prepares purchasing requisitions and invoice expenses.
• Manages hourly wage employees and student workers.
• Manages development, design and administration of the gallery website.
• Coordinates effective and efficient seamless operation and interactions between the faculty, other technicians, administrators and/or students.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, design, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in the installation and handling of paintings, works on paper, sculpture, and media works.
• Experience working with power tools and wood shop equipment, carpentry skills.
• Experience with lighting art gallery spaces.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, customer service focused environment.
• May require evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds to transport artwork and installations/de-installations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.