Gallery Director/Curator
University of Hartford
Gallery Director/Curator
Job Description
Assumes responsibility for directing the daily operations of the Joseloff and Silpe art galleries, the Kaman Print Center, as well as curating and presenting regional and national exhibitions which promote the mission of the galleries and the Hartford Art School. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties is instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duties
This job description of the job is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned by the supervisor according to varying needs.
Description of Key Responsibility:
- Actively pursues applicable grant, fundraising and other development opportunities for the galleries. Creates and maintains gallery exhibition budgets in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal management. Maintains financial records, including tracking of expenditures as well as the recording of income. Oversees the requisition of equipment and materials as well as payment to outside contractors, vendors and suppliers. Creates budget activity and other applicable financial reports upon request. *
- Establishes, cultivates and maintains effecting working relationships with the Office of Marketing and Communication in the development of publicity and other relevant gallery communications which comply with University branding standards including, but not limited to, essays, press information, catalogue essays, text and other exhibition-related materials. Publicizes gallery events online via the gallery website, local events listings, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and other local artist websites. Maintains active distribution and mailing lists to ensure the integrity of information.*
- Oversees subcontracted labor employed by the galleries to prepare spaces including, but not limited to, wall construction, painting, floor refurnishing, installation and de-installation of artwork. Obtains quotes for costs and fees for vendors as necessary and/or appropriate.*
- Oversees the initiation and processing of purchase orders, requests for checks and other employment documentation. Hires, trains and supervises student gallery monitors, interns and part-time art installers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Represents the galleries and the University internally and externally as necessary and/or appropriate. Attends meetings with artists, collectors and prospective donors. Provides tours to students, trustees, artists and other museum and gallery professionals. Provides quality customer service to all visitors of the galleries and at openings and events. Attends special events as necessary and/or appropriate.
Formal Education:
Masters Degree or equivalent required
Work Experience:
Normal office situation, requires travel including overnight stays.
Impact of Actions:
Makes recommendations and decisions which usually affect the entire department.
Complexity:
Analytic: Work is non-standardized and widely varied requiring the interpretation and application of a substantial variety of procedures, policies, and or precedents used in combination. Frequently, the application of multiple, technical activities is employed; therefore, analytical ability and inductive thinking are required. Problem solving involes identification and analysis of diverse issues.
Decision Making:
Analytic: Supervisor is available to establish broad objectives relative to basic position duties or departmental responsibilities. Independent judgment is required to study previously established, often partially relevant guidelines; plan for various interrelated activities; and coordinate such activities within a work unit or while completing a project.
Internal Communication:
Requires regular contact to discuss issues of moderate importance and to respond to inquiries. Occasionally requires contact with officials at a higher level on matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion.
External Communication:
Requires regular contact with external persons of importance and influence. Involves considerable tact, discretion and persuasion in gaining the cooperation of others. Requires the handling of delicate relationships and complex situations.
Customer Relations
Contact with customers involves providing service in person to resolve serious complaints, maintain key relationships, make significant adjustments, handle high-profile meetings or deal with very sensitive situations.
Managerial Skills
Has responsibility or authority which is limited to the direction of temporary workers or student workers.
Knowledge and Skills
Professional Skills: Requires knowledge of theories and practices of a professional field. This level of skill typically is reserved for an individual with a four-year degree or a high-level vocational skill demonstrated by a number of years of on-the-position experience (ie., management). Writes reports using technical data requiring considerable interpretation, developing new methods and procedures. Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems.
Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Location: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation
- Diversity Statement