Part-Time Exhibition Technician — Gallery Installations

School of Visual Arts; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Exhibition Technician (Part-Time) at the School of Visual Arts supports the installation and removal of exhibitions across SVA Galleries locations, under the Academic Exhibitions Manager. The role includes supervising assistants on the gallery floor during shifts and addressing on-site installation issues.

Part-time, about 20 hours per week with hours concentrated during install/removal periods; multiple sites (209 East 23rd St, 601 West 26th St, 141 West 21st St).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, art history, museum studies, curatorial practice, or a related field.
• One (1) 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, directing their work and escalating issues to the Academic Exhibitions Manager as needed.
• Support the Academic Exhibitions Manager with on-the-floor installation and removal logistics, enabling the Manager to carry out planning and administrative work concurrently.
• 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

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in fine arts, art history, museum studies, curatorial practice, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Exhibition Technician (Part-Time) at the School of Visual Arts supports the installation and removal of exhibitions across SVA Galleries locations, under the Academic Exhibitions Manager. The role includes supervising assistants on the gallery floor during shifts and addressing on-site installation issues.

Part-time, about 20 hours per week with hours concentrated during install/removal periods; multiple sites (209 East 23rd St, 601 West 26th St, 141 West 21st St).