Assistant Director of Exhibitions [Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY]

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under moderate supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment, the Assistant Director of Exhibitions is responsible for assisting the director with organization, implementation and publicity for exhibition programs for the Pratt Manhattan and Schafler galleries.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan a schedule of exhibitions for Schafler and President’s Office galleries in conjunction with the Director.
• Initiate exhibition proposals, with appropriate consideration of diversity of artists and work exhibited, and implement exhibitions of faculty and student work including all correspondence, loan forms, shipping and installation oversight.
• Serve as curator for the President’s Office Gallery.
• Coordinate gallery publicity including advertising, initiating and editing copy for press releases and wall text and listings.
• In cooperation with the Publications office coordinate all print jobs including posters, announcement cards and print ads; maintain the Exhibitions web page.
• Participate in fund raising including research, budgeting and preparation of grant proposals.
• Maintain gallery budget ledger and handle all purchase orders, check requisitions, petty cash, etc.
• Hire, schedule and supervise student crew of 14 to 16 work-study students and graduate assistants.
• Assume responsibility for all gallery registrar duties including shipping, handling, inspection and safety of artworks; examine loaned art works for condition reports and arrange insurance for loaned art.
• Maintain permanent collection, relevant files and database information.
• Perform all other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience & Skills:  Must have at least 2-3 years’ gallery or museum experience as well as experience supervising students/staff. 3-5 years’ gallery experience including shipping and handling of art works in the U.S. and abroad preferred.

Skills: Basic knowledge of budgeting, word processing, database and page layout and MAC troubleshooting skills are required. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Should have a thorough understanding of contemporary art/design and an ability to work with artists, gallery dealers, collectors, museum and graphic design professionals. Knowledge of the educational and organizational benefits of diversity and high level of cultural competence.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter, resume including salary history and requirements, and the names and contact information for three professional references. You may apply here: http://tinyurl.com/zknnzzt.

PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE