Administration/Managerment

Gallery Preparator and Registrar

University of Hartford · United States

Deadline

Mar 23, 2027

Closing in 155 days

Location

N/A

United States

Employment

Temporary

Full time

Reference

N/A

Posted Sep 24, 2026

Offered salary$20.00 to $21.00 per hour

About the role

Position Information

Position Title	Gallery Preparator and Registrar
FLSA Classification	NE
Reports to	Gallery Director/Curator
Salary Range	G1
Weeks Per Year	52
Work Week	40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary	Assists the Gallery Director and assumes responsibility for the daily management and preparator role of the Joseloff and Silpe Galleries, in addition to the Kaman Print Study Center, to ensure successful exhibitions and programming. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students.
Hiring Range	The budgeted salary for this position will be 37.5 hours at $20.00 to $21.00 per hour dependent upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities	Receives and sends artwork and relevant gallery materials. Installs and de-installs artwork. Prepares wall and spaces including patching and painting walls and pedestals. Responsible for manager gallery materials stocked and organized. Organizes the art collection and digital database Handles on-campus loans from the collection. Ensures correct and current didactic and label information is installed in a timely manner. Facilitates and coordinates with campus partners and external contractors for maintaining and cleaning gallery spaces, gallery preparation, printing, and other services. Hires, trains, schedules, and manages student gallery monitors. Ensures Front Desk is always staffed; covers as required. Responsible for reserving on-campus spaces for programming, including visiting artist lectures. Coordinates with on-site catering for reception needs. Submits gallery event information to on-campus and off-campus digital spaces. Schedules and hosts class visits and tours.

Receives and sends artwork and relevant gallery materials.
Installs and de-installs artwork.
Prepares wall and spaces including patching and painting walls and pedestals.
Responsible for manager gallery materials stocked and organized.
Organizes the art collection and digital database
Handles on-campus loans from the collection.
Ensures correct and current didactic and label information is installed in a timely manner.
Facilitates and coordinates with campus partners and external contractors for maintaining and cleaning gallery spaces, gallery preparation, printing, and other services.
Hires, trains, schedules, and manages student gallery monitors.
Ensures Front Desk is always staffed; covers as required.
Responsible for reserving on-campus spaces for programming, including visiting artist lectures. Coordinates with on-site catering for reception needs.
Submits gallery event information to on-campus and off-campus digital spaces.
Schedules and hosts class visits and tours.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	PS1240P
Working Conditions	Normal Office Situation Requires travel, excluding overnight stays. Stockroom or warehouse High dust, dirt, grease environment Works with poor ventilation or with regular exposure to odors
Education	Bachelor’s Degree required.
Physical Effort	Typically sitting at desk or table Intermittently sitting, stand, stooping Typically standing and/or walking Typically crawling and/or kneeling Typically pushing and/or pulling Requires repeated reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction Heavy lifting or carrying 51 pounds or more Climbing ladders or scaffolds Using equipment requiring high dexterity
Special Skills	The ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Occasional attendance for events after business hours is required. Previous gallery and preparator management experience is preferred.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7960

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