Senior Gallery Installations Specialist

The New School; United States; On-site; USD 27,424 - 39,058; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Senior Student Assistant Specialist for the SJDC Galleries. The role involves planning and installing exhibitions, providing support for artwork placement, and ensuring a smooth installation process. Ideal candidates have experience in gallery settings and know how to work with tools safely.

Hourly rate is $24.13, and candidates should be available for flexible hours including weekends. As an on-campus position, presence during scheduled hours is required due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Experience working in galleries or with exhibition installation.
• Able to use hand tools (drills, levels, saws, etc.) safely.
• Comfortable making layout and setup decisions independently.
• Knows how to format and print professional materials for gallery use.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends during installs.
• Works well both alone and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Help plan exhibition layouts alongside the Assistant Director.
• Support decisions about artwork placement and gallery space flow.
• Install artworks using safe and proper handling methods.
• Use specialized printers and paper to prepare wall labels, text, and printed materials.
• Assist with mounting and installing all printed items in the gallery.
• Help with production, fabrication, and overall installation process.
• Provide support with schedules, logistics, and general gallery needs during installation.

Skills

Gallery installation experience

Use of hand tools

Layout planning

Team collaboration

Job description

The New School is seeking a Senior Student Assistant Specialist for the SJDC Galleries. The role involves planning and installing exhibitions, providing support for artwork placement, and ensuring a smooth installation process. Ideal candidates have experience in gallery settings and know how to work with tools safely.

Hourly rate is $24.13, and candidates should be available for flexible hours including weekends. As an on-campus position, presence during scheduled hours is required due to the nature of the work.