Studio Arts Manager
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Wofford College is a place where thought leads where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.
Wofford College established in 1854 is a fouryear residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program outstanding faculty experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates Wofford is recognized consistently as a best value and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low and middleincome students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.
Wofford College is hiring for a Studio Arts Manager. The Studio Arts Manager will have duties related to both the museum and studio art programs. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to provide support in the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts to both the Richardson Family Art Museum and the Department of Art and Art History contributing to the educational and creative missions of Wofford College. Reporting to the Art and Art History Department Chair and the Curator the successful candidate will work closely with the Curator and studio art faculty. The primary responsibilities of the Studio Arts Manager are to assist with the preparation and installation of exhibitions to manage the art studios and to hire train and supervise student workers.
The Studio Arts Manager is a fulltime salaried exempt position with a normal work schedule from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend work as needed. Minimal hours of work performance are 37.5 hours/week. Throughout the academic year (August to July) time will be divided between museum and studio responsibilities with a flexible allocation depending on seasonal demands. Highneed periods for the museum (May to August December and January) will be required 75 of the time with the Museum and 25 of time spent with Studio Art. All other times have the expectation of 75 Studio Art concentration and 25 Museum.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Duties:
Hire train and supervise student employees in Studio Art
Effectively manage and delegate tasks to student employees
Gallery Exhibitions:
Independently coordinate the annual juried student exhibition Hot Now
Assist faculty with coordination of Whetsell Senior Studio and Studio Art related exhibitions
Prepare artwork and related documents for shipping in gallery exhibitions
Install and deinstall gallery exhibitions
Fabricate exhibition pedestals and furniture for gallery use
Manage lighting for gallery exhibitions
Coordinate and oversee student workers during exhibition installations and deinstallations
Patch and repair studio art exhibition spaces
Studio Management:
Ensure safety and maintenance in the woodshop and other studios
Host a minimum of 6 open studio hours per week in the woodshop
Coordinate and manage student workers for weekly general maintenance and organization across all studios including Painting/Drawing Printmaking Ceramics Sculpture and Digital Studio
Prepare and reset studios before or after every semester
Assist faculty with ordering and replacing materials and furniture in studios
Museum Duties:
Assist with the installation and deinstallation of museum exhibitions
Deliver and pick up exhibitions
Prepare archival framing for displaying artworks
Oversee prep room storage and exhibition fabrication
Build crates for artwork transportation
Supervision:
Reports to both the Department Chair and Museum Curator
Attend biweekly meetings with supervisors to maintain clear communication and expectations
Required Skills/Abilities
Strong organizational and detailoriented skills
Ability to independently problemsolve and plan proactively
Capability to perform heavy lifting (approximately 50 lbs. and operate trucks and scissor lifts
Proficiency in fabricating exhibition supports pedestals and studio furniture
Skilled in woodworking and training students on the use of power tools
Experience in exhibition installation
Professional demeanor and communication skills
Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate personnel
This role includes handling items or objects that weigh up to 50 pounds (or greater that will require mechanical assistance). Physical movement in addition to climbing a ladder and working on a scaffold is expected. The appointee will be expected to drive a cargo van and operate and work from a scissor lift (after training).
Education/Experience
A bachelors degree in Studio Art or equivalent experience working in a closely related field is required for appointment. Woodworking and fabrication experience is required therefore providing a portfolio of images will be necessary for application consideration. The ability to work independently prioritize projects with varying deadlines and delegate tasks and oversee student workers is also important to this positions success.
Application:
For full consideration please apply at Include a cover letter CV and contact information for three professional references through the Workday application process. The cover letter should articulate your experience with installing exhibitions maintaining studios building displays and other skills related to art collection and management.
Additionally please email a portfolio of your artwork compiled into one PDF (labeled to Your portfolio should include 10 images of your artwork or documentation of fabrication experience and/or up to 2 minutes of video.
EEO STATEMENT
Wofford College values diversity within our students faculty and staff and strives to recruit develop and retain the most talented people. Wofford College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender identity age national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For information about Woffords Title IX compliance visit It is the policy of Wofford College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities for employment. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process please contact
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
