HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES (KO-HSS-IUKOA)

The Gallery Coordinator reports to and assists the Chair of NMAT and the board of directors in managing and supervising the University Gallery. The coordinator provides administrative support for exhibitions, lectures and events, education programs, and tours; s/he works with faculty, students, and staff. Interacting with consultants, volunteers, and visitors, the coordinator will provide an environment conducive to instruction and appreciation of artistic styles and techniques. As the liaison between the university and the community, the coordinator will be responsible for establishing and implementing an agenda of art education through advocacy and outreach, extending the value of a fine arts degree beyond the traditional walls of the university. The coordinator directs programming for local and regional schools, associations, groups, and other friends of Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery. The gallery coordinator will work with the Chair of NMAT and other university departments to strengthen the curriculum and awareness of art education.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Represent Indiana University Kokomo Galleries at a variety of community and trade events.
• May exercise supervision over support staff, work-study students, or volunteers.

General Responsibilities

• Work with the NMAT Chair to assist and support the art gallery as instructional laboratory; develop and execute plans for local, regional, and national media to communicate various artistic styles, techniques, and methodologies offered through Indiana University Kokomo Gallery exhibitions.
• Develop and manage educational programs and exhibits to increase outreach opportunities for university constituents and local, state, and national visitors, adults, children, and groups.
• Plan and coordinate lectures with faculty and other professionals.
• Plan previews of exhibitions (including developing invitations, appropriate telephone and email follow-up, catering, event agenda, talking points, materials, and faculty and staff involvement).
• Facilitate information for the study of the works of art and biographies of the artists.
• Develop a communications directory for schools, associations, media, and other community organizations.
• Develop a communications procedural manual and package for schools, associations, media, and other community organizations (including calendars, press releases, PSAs, etc.)
• Develop a tracking system to monitor the significance of community outreach.
• Compile data to compose reports from a variety of internal and external sources.
• Conduct satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and reviews.
• Perform other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, arts, art history, or another related discipline

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year experience in art gallery, museum, or related work

SKILLS

Required

• Extremely organized, flexible, and able to work varied hours
• Art handling and collections management
• Ability to manage varied duties, be professional, and work well with staff and volunteers
• Ability to contribute creatively to a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Excellent computer skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of media, including daily and weekly print, magazine, broadcast, and online outlets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional communication skills with direct public contact
• Creative ability to develop and pitch newsworthy stories to appropriate media
• Excellent public affairs judgment and ability to react quickly to a deadline-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented, including the ability to proofread

Preferred

• Knowledge of museum or humanities organizations
• Understanding of exhibitions as instructional programs
• Understanding of audience development
• Understanding of event/ program planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) and Adobe

The role frequently requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. This position is very active and requires moving about the workspace and ascending/descending stairs or ladders. The role frequently moves objects that weigh up to 50 pounds. The role requires the ability to position self to move at lower levels. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Kokomo, Indiana

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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