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Fine Art Center Galleries Technician

Position Number: 6360935
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

Fine Art Center Galleries Technician

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: A&S Dean
Opening Date: 07/02/2025
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU00858
Department: A&S Dean
Closing: 7/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

Works cooperatively with the Curator of Fine Arts Center Galleries and the Director of the School of Art in support of galleries exhibitions, programming, and collections. Assists the Curator in training and supervision of student employees. The Fine Arts Center Galleries Technician reports to the Director of the School of Art.

Essential Functions

Handling and installation of artwork for professional and student exhibitions.
Preparation and maintenance of galleries and support facilities.
Supervision and training of student workers.
Assists Galleries Curator in management of the Fine Arts Center Galleries Collection. Assures best practices in handling and storage of artwork.
All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in studio art. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Degree is preferred

Master of Fine Arts degree in studio art

The following experience is required:

1 year of experience handling and installing artwork in a gallery, museum, or similar setting.

The following experience is preferred:

Extensive technical background in the arts
Moderate woodshop experience
Basic understanding of health and safety issues

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience with exhibition installation and lighting, handling of artworks, shipping of artwork, exhibition design.
Carpentry, framing and matting skills.
Budget management experience and supervisory experience.
Good communication/collaboration skills.

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: July 17, 2025.

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/4993758/fine-art-center-galleries-technician