Art Gallery Coordinator - 19hr

Salary: $1,766.00 - $2,234.00 Monthly

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 20240905

Closing: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department:

Range 16

19 hours/week

10 Months/Year

Interview dates to be determined

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As a member of the Fine & Performing Arts Department, the Art Gallery Coordinator plans and schedules annual art exhibitions in the Merced College Art Gallery . Primary duties include working with artists, promotion of exhibitions, scheduling of gallery events, record-keeping functions, and interacting with arts faculty and students about the art gallery schedule. We value new ideas to accomplish existing tasks more efficiently and individuals who take the initiative under general supervision. Additionally, the ability to complete tasks with accuracy and independence are important considerations for this position. If you are a team player with an attention to detail, enjoy a fast-paced fun environment, and are passionate about your work, we encourage you to apply and become a part of the Fine & Performing Arts team!

Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs

• Transfer

• Career Technical Education

• Workforce Training

• Lifelong Learning

• Basic Skills

• Community Engagement

Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description

Under general supervision, to coordinate the operation of the art gallery; to obtain, design the display, and advertise the exhibits on campus and in the community; and to do related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions:

• In coordination with the division chairman plans the yearly exhibit program

• Contacts the artists and arranges for exhibitions; publishes a calendar of exhibits

• Obtains exhibits; prepares correspondence relating to the gallery program; manages all shipping and mailing; designs mailers; creates the design of each show

• Maintains the gallery facility

• Supervises student assistants

• Works with and consults with faculty on all exhibits to insure best educational value of the gallery program

• assumes public relations' responsibilities of the exhibit program

• maintains records and files of exhibitions, correspondence and expenditures

• Develops budget and supervises all expenditures

• Other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• The contemporary art scene, artists, museums and galleries

• Concepts of design and graphics

Ability to:

• Plan the design of exhibits in an effective manner

• Write effectively

• Plan advertising methods

• Maintain records; ability to work cooperatively with others

• Meet the public effectively

• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High school diploma OR GED AND one (1) year applicable experience

• OR the equivalent education and experience

• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels

• Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation

• Read printed matter and computer screens

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time

• Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull

• Reach in all directions

• Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

• Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

• Resume

• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

• If applicable, legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired

• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization per the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information:

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Condition of Employment:

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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