Gallery Director / Social Media, Community Outreach Coordinator
Westfield State University - Westfield, Massachusetts, us, 01085![Westfield State University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Category: Professional/ExecutiveDepartment: ARTLocations: Westfield, MAPosted: Aug 8, 2024Closes: Open Until FilledType: ContractPosition ID: 179768About Westfield State University:In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community MemberYou are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.Our ValuesEmbrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.Job Description:Campus Title:
Gallery Director / Social Media, Community Outreach CoordinatorDepartment:
ArtFLSA Status:
ExemptFunding:
Contracted, nonunitJob Type:
Part-Time TemporaryTimeframe:
10 Months - Academic Year (September to May)Shift:
TBD: 15 to 18 hours per weekRegular Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday (some evening and weekend hours required)Supervision Received:
Reports to the Chair of the Art DepartmentSupervision Exercised:
Supervising and directing student staffSalary:
$18,000.00 to $21,600.00 AnnuallyGeneral Statement of Duties:Part-time position to manage the Arno Maris Art Gallery marketing, social media, community partnerships, exhibitions, and recruitment initiatives.Founded in 1986, the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University is named in honor of Arno Maris who was a longstanding Art Department chair at the University. The Director of the Arno Maris Gallery is responsible for the overall operations of the galleries and the University's permanent collection. The Director's role includes planning, installing, and promoting exhibitions, developing and maintaining regional and community partnerships, supervising and directing student staff, management of the facilities including overseeing the use of the gallery space for other University and community events, and management and growth of the collection.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include but are not limited to:Essential:The Gallery Director and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for leading the exhibitions program in the Arno Maris Gallery and managing and expanding the University Permanent Collection.This leadership role includes researching, curating, and implementing exhibitions that align with the educational mission of the University.Collaborate with the University's Marketing department to develop and implement a multi-year social media / communication strategy promoting the Gallery consistent with the University's brand.Maintain an exhibition calendar and keep the Gallery's website and social media platforms up to date.The Director will also be responsible for extending the reach and reputation of the Arno Maris Gallery on a local, regional, and national level through the exhibitions and supporting exhibition programming.Serve as the primary liaison to the press/public to promote the vital role exhibitions play in the cultural education of the University and local community.Manage a small team of student employees working in the Gallery.Work closely with the Art Department Chair and the Exhibition Committee to select exhibitions and develop exhibition-related programs.In consultation with the Gallery's Exhibitions Committee, develop exhibitions and programs that address the University's mission as well as contemporary issues of art making and critical discourse.Maintain policies and procedures that govern the Gallery and execute all aspects of the exhibition process.Oversee the annual exhibitions and operational budget for the Gallery, and approve all Gallery expenses in consultation with the Art Department's Chair.Assist with student recruitment events related to the arts.Requirements:Qualifications:B.A. or B.F.A required.Skills and experience in producing traditional marketing and social media materials.Exceptional interpersonal skills to build mutually beneficial relationships with the faculty and staff of the University, regional high schools and their communities, artists, designers, and fellow directors and curators.Experience connecting secondary and higher education curriculums with exhibition programming.Demonstrated understanding of art handling, conservation, exhibition design and presentation including hanging of work.Experience developing exhibition programming in a gallery or higher education environment.Strong skill sets in problem solving, organizational planning, and managing multiple priorities.Must have a high level of self-initiative, and a mature level of judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced, changing, forward-thinking environment.Additional Information:Disability Accommodations:
Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources.Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.Application Instructions:An online application is required.
The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents:ResumeContact information for three referencesCopy of unofficial transcript of highest degreeDeadline: The job posting will be open a minimum of ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.
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