You must be a registered Antioch College student to be eligible for this position.
Essential Responsibilities of the Position:
The Gallery Assistant assists the Creative Director with exhibition and arts event planning support, creative problem-solving, creative research, punchy social media content creation and distribution of gallery print materials, database creation and input, image-rich file collection and sharing, public outreach campaigns in the daily creative planning and operations of the gallery.
The Assistant will also help ensure open hours in the gallery, serve as a gallery docent by facilitating understanding/interpretation of the exhibition with visitors, participate in the Arts at Antioch Committee and actively assist the gallery director during the “busy times” in the rhythm of the exhibition cycle: de-installation (sensitively taking down works of art, preparing artworks for shipping, deconstructing built walls and objects, patching walls, sanding, painting) and exhibition space planning and installation of exhibitions (learn to measure and calculate the placement of works, prepare and hang works of art of a variety of media per artist/gallery standards, organize and format wall text, exhibition statements, install lighting, operate a power drill, climb a ladder, photographic documentation of exhibitions, etc.)
Gallery Assistant assists in hosting events, hospitality, assists with visiting artist arrangements and assists with the Artist-in-Residency orientation (pending AIR funding support).
Qualifications:
Must be punctual, reliable, and professional with social media savvy and very strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have a warm, welcoming presence and desire to assist visitors in fully experiencing and understanding contemporary art. Flexibility in your schedule is also highly desirable. *(2nd or 3rd year arts majors preferred for Spring Quarter hires to assist with Senior COLLOQUIA exhibitions, screenings, performance series; COLLOQUIA catalog content preparation; networking events.)
Desirable Skills-Print/poster design (InDesign), photography and photo editing (Photoshop) to assist with documentation of exhibits/print materials, adeptness with Excel Spreadsheets, and flexibility in schedule. Additional skillsets offer opportunities to participate in more advanced gallery projects, which may help build a resume.
Physical Requirement and Environmental Considerations:
Woodshop certified. Ability/willingness to do manual labor to repair gallery (climb ladders, sand/paint, build as needed near mid-quarter install/de-install). May occasionally need to lift up to 40lbs. Ability to stand or walk frequently. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently. Able to manipulate small hand tools. Will climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces on an occasional basis. Normal office environment, minimal noise. Climate controlled gallery, fumes: water-based paints, water-based glues, Dust from wood, dust from normal day to day space use. Some exhibitions may contain flickering lights or dissonant sounds/videos.
Number of Positions Available (per term):
3
Work Schedule:
Hours per Week: 10
Monday – Friday during normal business hours, Weekdays Required
Term Position is Available:
Fall, Winter, Spring; Winter Living, Summer Living
Department:
Arts Division
Immediate Supervisor Name:
Michael Casselli, Associate Professor of Sculpture and Installation, Creative Director of Herndon Gallery
Office: 937-319-6139 Ext 3152
Email: mcasselli@antiochcollege.edu
Application Process:
To apply, send email to studentjobs@antiochcollege.edu with the following Application Material.
Include the position title in subject line.
In the body of the email answer the following questions:
What is your Class Schedule?
What hours are you available to work?
What year are you?
Have you worked on campus before?
Submit your resume detailing your work history and relevant experience as an attachment in Word or PDF format.
Antioch College is an equal opportunity employer; the College offers employment, advancement opportunities, and benefits in a harassment-free environment on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation or covered veteran status. Candidates who can contribute to Antioch’s commitment to diversity and its evolving multilingual culture are encouraged to apply.