Gallery Assistant (Class II)

Purpose or role of the position within the organization.

The purpose of the Work Study position is to provide publication, archive, and clerical assistance at the Wallach Art Gallery to further the department’s goals of advancing Columbia University's historical, critical, and creative engagement with the visual arts through exhibitions in alignment with Columbia University's broader institutional goals.

The Gallery Assistant -  Administration will support the work of the Associate Director of Finance and Administration

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose or role.

• Assistance with publishing initiatives, including supporting reproduction rights management

• Supporting the digital archive of exhibition projects

• Assisting with the preparation of reporting documents

• Assisting with maintaining the gallery's website

• Occasional supplemental gallery attending may also be assigned

General qualifications for the position and the specific qualifications for the various levels or rates of pay associated with the position.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comparable applications in the Google suite.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop, including photo editing experience 

• Excellent writing and copyediting skills

• Knowledge of Graphic Design and Typography preferred