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Gallery Preparator and Registrar University of Hartford - 4.2 West Hartford, CT Job Details $20 - $21 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description University of Hartford Gallery Preparator and Registrar FLSA Classification NE Reports to Gallery Director/Curator Salary Range G1 Weeks Per Year 52 Work Week 40 hours (minimum) Position Summary Assists the Gallery Director and assumes responsibility for the daily management and preparator role of the Joseloff and Silpe Galleries, in addition to the Kaman Print Study Center, to ensure successful exhibitions and programming. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students. Hiring Range The budgeted salary for this position will be 37.5 hours at $20.00 to $21.00 per hour dependent upon experience Key Responsibilities Receives and sends artwork and relevant gallery materials. Installs and de-installs artwork. Prepares wall and spaces including patching and painting walls and pedestals. Responsible for manager gallery materials stocked and organized. Organizes the art collection and digital database Handles on-campus loans from the collection. Ensures correct and current didactic and label information is installed in a timely manner. Facilitates and coordinates with campus partners and external contractors for maintaining and cleaning gallery spaces, gallery preparation, printing, and other services. Hires, trains, schedules, and manages student gallery monitors. Ensures Front Desk is always staffed; covers as required. Responsible for reserving on-campus spaces for programming, including visiting artist lectures. Coordinates with on-site catering for reception needs. Submits gallery event information to on-campus and off-campus digital spaces. Schedules and hosts class visits and tours. Posting Number PS1240P Working Conditions Normal Office SituationRequires travel, excluding overnight stays.

Stockroom or warehouseHigh dust, dirt, grease environmentWorks with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors Education Bachelor's Degree required. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or tableIntermittently sitting, stand, stoopingTypically standing and/or walkingTypically crawling and/or kneelingTypically pushing and/or pullingRequires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any directionHeavy lifting or carrying 51 pounds or moreClimbing ladders or scaffoldsUsing equipment requiring high dexterity Special Skills The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Occasional attendance for events after business hours is required.

Previous gallery and preparator management experience is preferred. Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary