Gallery Assistant, Opalka Gallery

Job Description:

This is part-time position: 15 hours/week, 40 weeks per year (no summers) starting on Sept. 1, 2026

Position Description

This position exists to assist the Gallery Director and Exhibitions & Marketing Manager in all phases of gallery operation, primarily by providing administrative and front desk support, but also through active participation in installing exhibitions and assisting with special events, marketing, and visitor relations.

Job Duties

• Provide front desk support, greet visitors
• Oversee and troubleshoot technology and media in the gallery when included in exhibitions
• Assist in exhibition preparatory, installation and de-installation activities
• Maintain gallery mailing lists
• Regularly check gallery email & voicemail appropriately and accurately respond to inquiries regarding exhibits and programs
• Assist with event/reception planning
• Assist with archiving exhibition information and materials as needed
• Assist with work study scheduling and management
• Assist with maintaining storage area and supplies
• Provide general office and clerical support
• Assist with arrangements and communication with various Sage offices and personnel

The estimated wage is $17.47 per hour for 15 hours per week for 40 weeks.



Requirements:

• Experience with gallery and exhibition operations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to carry out projects with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Experience with digital imaging software highly desired
• Flexibility in work hours and tasks

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits page. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.
• Reports to: Director of Opalka Gallery

Application Instructions:

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• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of three professional references (Name, phone number, email address etc.)

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