FALL HOURS

Monday – Friday:
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday
closed

(415) 338-1112

1650 Holloway Ave.
Business Office, C-134
San Francisco, CA 94132

JOBS

ART GALLERY ASSISTANT
Class I, Step 1 - $9.37/hr
Up to 15 hours per week
-This is a student position-
2 positions available

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work with gallery team in the execution of 4 gallery exhibitions per semester, and 1-2 during the summer as Publicist, Reception Coordinator, Registrar or Relations and Documentation Coordinator
• Mail/ Distribute call-for-entries and publicity assets
• Update social networking sites such as facebook, wordpress and execute online publicity campaigns as assigned by Art Gallery Assistant Manager and Manager
• Monitor and assist in preparation for events such as: lectures, readings, workshops, artist talks, and crafts fair
• Brainstorm exhibit themes or related event concepts for future exhibits when required
• Answer phone calls/ communicate with exhibiting artist, vendors, collaborators and event coordinators
• Install and hang exhibits and prepare for reception
• Attend weekly meetings
• Work on individual projects
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled at SF State with a minimum of 6 units a semester
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Work and attend all Thursday night receptions, from 5-8 pm, 4 times each semester, attend weekly staff meetings and willing to work 4 Saturdays per semester (for installation) if requested
• Must work well under pressure and capable of multi-tasking
• Must be able to work closely in a highly collaborative and creative team environment and have the willingness to perform a variety of tasks and a desire to widen skill sets
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, climb ladders, paint, and capable of using basic power tools
• Apple/ Mac experienced with fluent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and Photoshop

  Preferred

  • Art History, Studio Art, Conceptual Information Arts, Design and Industry or Museum Studies Major
  • Experience in exhibition design and preparation, or previous art gallery or studio gallery experience
  • Knowledge of InDesign and Illustrator – CS5, and video editing such as Final Cut is extremely helpful
  • Knowledge of working within a large academic and non-profit setting, previous office experience is desired
  • Experience gallery lighting design, framing artwork and shipping
  • Experience with vinyl signage machines

To be considered for the position, you must submit a cover letter to include the position you are applying for, a resume and a Student Work Availability Form to the Student Center Business Office (Conference Level C-134). If you need assistance in writing a cover letter and resume, you may contact SF State Career Center at www.sfsu.edu/~career.

Submit required documents by: May 21, 2012

You may go to http://www.sfsustudentcenter.com/about/jobs.php to obtain a Student Work Availability Form, or to the Student Center Business Office (Conference Level C-134).

Attach a resume and cover letter to your application. Within your cover letter address the following: 1) What experience and skills you would want to gain from working at the Art Gallery; 2) What you think in your work experience and education would be valuable to the Art Gallery.

For more information please contact the Art Gallery Manager at (415) 338 – 2580

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