Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Senior Gallery Associate.

Assist the Curator of New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art in the general operation of the gallery and project space and expand the educational outreach of the Gallery while handling matters related to the gallery shop.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Select artwork for the consignment shop and oversee all sales activities and related paperwork.
  
  
• Interact with public in both the consignment shop and main gallery exhibition space.
  
  
• Correspond with and contract consignment shop artists.
  
  
• Supervise student workers and gallery volunteers.
  
  
• Take initiative in producing and overseeing exhibitions in the student-curated BG Project Space.
  
  
• Assist in planning and installation of revolving gallery exhibitions.
  
  
• Assist in the planning, design, production, and distribution of exhibit and gallery promotional and printed materials.
  
  
• Assist with educational outreach, grant research, and writing to support the advancement of the gallery.
  
  
• Order shop materials such as for packaging and wrapping sold items.
  
  
• Assist in implementation of general gallery programs.
  
  
• Assist with Community Engagement activities and events.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in art, business, or related field.
  
  
• Retail and display experience.
  
  
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of microcomputers, word processing, spreadsheets, database, and electronic mail software.
  
  
• Valid driver’s license or other means of reliable transportation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Two years of professional art gallery experience strongly preferred.
  
  
• Knowledge of framing and art conservation methods.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI           

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.