Art Gallery Exhibition Installer (Part-Time, Flexible Hours)

Sva; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

SVA seeks an Exhibition Technician (Part-Time) to support the installation and removal of exhibitions across three gallery locations, reporting to the Academic Exhibitions Manager. The role focuses on on-the-floor supervision during installation, directing students and Exhibition Assistants, and ensuring smooth logistics.

Responsibilities include handling artwork, coordinating tasks, organizing spaces, and assisting with inventories and planning between exhibitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, art history, museum studies, curatorial practice, or a related field.
• One year of experience supporting the installation of gallery or museum exhibitions.
• Working knowledge of artwork handling and exhibition logistics.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the handling, movement, and installation of artwork across the three SVA Gallery locations.
• Serve as the first point of contact for students and Exhibition Assistants on the gallery floor during scheduled installation and removal shifts.
• Support the Academic Exhibitions Manager with on-the-floor installation and removal logistics.
• Reorganize and clean the gallery and storage spaces between exhibitions.
• Conduct inventory checks of gallery fixtures, electronics, hardware, tools, and expendable materials.
• Support the Academic Exhibitions Manager with administrative tasks and exhibition planning between installations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Artwork handling

Exhibition coordination

Communication

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in fine arts / related field

Tools

SketchUp

Google Workspace

Job description

SVA seeks an Exhibition Technician (Part-Time) to support the installation and removal of exhibitions across three gallery locations, reporting to the Academic Exhibitions Manager. The role focuses on on-the-floor supervision during installation, directing students and Exhibition Assistants, and ensuring smooth logistics.

Responsibilities include handling artwork, coordinating tasks, organizing spaces, and assisting with inventories and planning between exhibitions.