Curator/Senior Gallery Manager

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, fabrication, and installation of art exhibits
• Evaluate exhibition site conditions, create construction documents, develop systems and procedures
• Provide cost estimates and purchase materials to support exhibitions
• Conduct project planning and scheduling; coordinate installations and traveling exhibitions by supervising tasks with internal and external partners
• Perform various gallery maintenance functions to ensure proper upkeep of the facility
• Communicate and coordinate logistics and details with facilities, Office of the Physical Plant, and other partners to ensure projects are compliant with code, ADA, fire safety, and/or other safety concerns
• Provide strategic advice and guidance related to the maintenance of exhibits and art pieces
• Research new materials, production techniques, and technical advances
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree
• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Required Certifications:
• None
• BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• SALARY & BENEFITS
• The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $51,000.00 - $74,000.00.
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Additional Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants . Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . POSITION SPECIFICS The Curator/Senior Gallery Manager facilitates the development and presentation of exhibitions; responsibilities include development, preparation, and installation of permanent collection displays and temporary exhibitions. This position also implements and manages projects in collaboration with scientists, researchers, and facilities coordinators.

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