To perform duties in the Vandalia Art Gallery. Employee is expected to be self-directed and to work independently, using judgment and discretion. Employee will be expected to promote and foster a teamwork environment. Employee also must be committed to the community college philosophy, the learning college, a student–centered philosophy, and the consensus decision-making process.
Organizational Relationships
Staff person reports to the Program Coordinator of Art, who then reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences, who reports to the Vice President of Instructional Services, who reports to the President of the College. Faculty member supervises student worker(s) as necessary
Qualifications for Position
Qualifications:
Required:
Five years experience in exhibiting in individual or group art shows. (must provide list of exhibitions and dates)
or
Associate's Degree with a least 24 hours in Visual Arts credit.
Preferred:
Previous gallery/museum experience
Previous customer service experience desired.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions:
Technician Roles:
Assists, full-time College Program Coordinator of Art in connecting with artists
Assists with other gallery activities as assigned.
Light to Medium computer use to obtain emails, schedules for work, printing labels/ posters and managing social media posts about the gallery and workshops.
Install art exhibitions or aid artists or artists group with installation of artwork.
Hours will be variable according to shows and weekend work will be required if needed.
Supervise current exhibitions and the permanent collection, maintain hanger hardware for artwork
Attendant Roles:
Protects works of art from theft, vandalism, and accidental damage.
Interacts with visitors to give directions, information, and provide general assistance.
Assures visitor compliance with appropriate gallery expectations.
Answers general questions from gallery visitors.
Should have good verbal communication skills in order to speak to visitors and be understood
Must be tactful and polite in dealing with the public.
Must be presentable at all times through proper grooming and personal hygiene.
Must be observant in order to detect and report unusual behavior or circumstances.
Must be alert and able to respond quickly in an emergency.
Other Functions
Provide input to the Dean in the budget process.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Controls
Employee is required to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision. Consultation
as necessary is available with the Dean/Vice President.
Guidelines
Employee is expected to follow all College policies and procedures as well as all local, state, and
federal laws. Employee is also expected to adhere to and foster development of Kaskaskia College core
values of compassion, honesty, respect, responsibility and fairness
Personal Relationships
Employee with have daily contact other College employees and will have frequent contact with the Vandalia Community and KC district citizens.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evening and weekends. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Art Gallery Technician/Attendant-Part-Time
Kaskaskia College is seeking applications for Part-Time Art Gallery Technician/Attendant. This position will perform duties in the Vandalia Art Gallery. If you desire the opportunity to make a difference and help shape the future of our diverse student body, the College, and the community we encourage you to consider learning more about the position by reviewing the full description of the position at the following link: www.kaskaskia.edu/hr
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary range is $20.00 per hour.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To receive consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter describing how their qualifications meet the position criteria, along with a resume and transcripts.
Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.
BENEFIT SUMMARY SHEET FOR 25-HOUR STAFF KASKASKIA COLLEGE The following information is based on the current employee fringe benefits that Kaskaskia College offers. It is not intended to be a contractual agreement and in no way limits Kaskaskia College from altering such benefits in the future. PERSONAL LEAVE 12.5 hours per fiscal year RETIREMENT PLAN The State Universities Retirement System requires that 8% of an employee’s monthly gross pay is deducted for individual retirement purposes. Employees do not contribute to Social Security
