PART-TIME EXHIBITIONS
& COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
THE
GROLIER CLUB
The
Grolier Club of New York, America’s oldest and largest society for bibliophiles
and enthusiasts in the graphic arts, is seeking a part-time employee to provide general
assistance in the planning, organization, and implementation of exhibitions,
related publications, and programs.
Responsibilities
include:
- Providing
logistical support in the preparation of checklists, loan requests, and
other exhibition-related materials.
- Assisting
with physical installation and dismantling of exhibitions.
- Performing
checks of environmental monitoring equipment and generating reports.
- Contributing
to the development of and assisting with the production of online content
related to assigned exhibitions and publications.
- Organizing
loan and supply storage areas.
- Maintaining
and updating contact lists for exhibition visitors.
- Assisting
with departmental filing, finance administration, archiving, and record
keeping.
- Supervising
work of volunteers when required.
- Other duties
as assigned.
Requirements:
- The ideal candidate
has completed at least two semesters of coursework toward an MLS from an
ALA-accredited library school, an MA in Museum Studies, or the equivalent.
- The
successful candidate will possess a high level of demonstrable hand
skills, as well as experience working with rare and valuable materials in
a museum or library setting.
- Familiarity
with basic preservation and conservation standards for library and museum
collections is required.
- Facility with
a variety of online exhibition and social media platforms.
- Proficiency
in basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Attention to
detail and excellent organizational and communication skills are also a
must.
Tentative
start date: September 17, 2018
Compensation:
$25/hour
PLEASE
NOTE: Schedule is approximately 20 hours/week, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
but the weekly hours available for this position are variable and will be
determined by the evolving needs of the Club in conjunction with the employee’s
schedule. More hours may be required during periods of exhibition installation.
Candidates willing to work within these parameters are encouraged to email a
cover letter, resume and two references to the attention of Jennifer K.
Sheehan, Exhibitions & Communications Manager, at [log in to unmask].
Jennifer K. Sheehan, Ph.D.
Exhibitions & Communications Manager
The Grolier Club
47 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
phone: 212/838-6690 ext. 2
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