Gallery Manager / Assistant to the Director

20-25 hours / week
some weekend and occasional evening hours
1 year contract/ pay commensurate with experience $8-10 / hour

The ideal candidate possesses a passion for contemporary art and a commitment to Rochester Contemporary Art Center's mission and role in the city, region and beyond. Candidate must be professional, self-motivated, able to work independently and above all, dedicated to the further growth and success of Rochester Contemporary Art Center.

Responsibilities
Work with the Director to oversee 4-8 interns and volunteers
Coordinate and manage events, receptions, and parties
Manage visitor relations and gallery admissions
Handling of artwork and Installation of gallery exhibitions
Manage the art center's membership program
Oversee and manage the center's front desk, office, galleries and studios and daily operations

Skills
Excellent people skills
Project management
Superb written and verbal communication
Art handling and exhibition installation
Event planning
Project management
Excellent computer skills and office administration abilities
Print and web design capabilities

Requirements
• Bachelors degree in Arts related field (Art History, Arts Administration, etc.) and/or significant experience working at an arts institution
• Experience handling artwork, preparing and installing exhibitions
• Experience organizing events/programs, especially at an Art Gallery/ Museum
• Project management and leadership experience
• Ability to perform administrative functions with accuracy and efficiency, answer phones and provide customer service to gallery visitors.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Adobe softwares (Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver)
• Writing, editing and proof-reading skills are a plus

Please send your resume/cv, two letters of recommendation, writing samples and cover letter/statement of interest (postmarked) by Oct. 11th:

RoCo - Gallery Manager Position
137 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
tel: (585) 461-2222
bleu (at} = rochestercontemporary (dot) org