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Extra Help UIS Visual Arts Gallery Manager
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About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: 5/16/2025
Minimum Starting Salary: $20.77 per hour
Summary:
This position will perform all duties related to exhibition preparation, including but not limited to installation, de-installation, shipping and receiving artwork, and coordination of necessary staff and materials. In addition to exhibition management, the Gallery Manager will oversee a range of administrative tasks essential to gallery operations, including but not limited to contracts, insurance reporting, PR and marketing support, office and facility management, and purchasing. Strong time and project management skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This is a key position, integral to the function and excellence of the gallery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Installation/de-installation of exhibitions (i.e. hanging artwork) and lighting of works
- Packing, crating and shipping both framed and unframed artworks of high value domestically and worldwide
- General maintenance/stocking of installation and packing materials
- On-site installation/deliveries to clients
- Pick-ups/deliveries/errands to framers, conservators, auction houses, galleries, etc.
- Work with the Gallery Director to develop new sources of funding support
- Serve on the Art and Artifact Collection Committee and help oversee the loaning of work from the permanent collection and maintaining an active catalog of works, their condition and location, including conducting research on objects in permanent collection as well as objects proposed for acquisition
- Develop promotional materials, including press releases, postcards, and HTML emails for exhibitions
- Grant writing to secure funding for programming
- Oversee student worker for gallery visiting hours
- Coordinating catering, alcohol waiver, and overseeing receptions
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, Art History, or a similar field of study
Experience with art handling, exhibition installation, exhibition logistics and administrative management
Experience in carpentry and safe handling of power tools
Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years experience as a preparator in a gallery, museum setting, or arts organization - Preferred, BUT NOT required. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks and requests
Must be flexible, organized, and communicate effectively with all staff
Must be able to work efficiently and independently, self-starter, dedicated, and enthusiastic problem solver
Demonstrated knowledge of gallery installation techniques
Familiarity with Mac computer systems and software
Able to lift heavy objects (50 lbs )
Travel Requirements:
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Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
- Social Security benefit and
- Social Security benefit as a spouse
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