Art Gallery Collection Specialist

Art Gallery Collection Specialist
Job Classification
Compensation: $15.45 per hour
Employee category: Staff
Position Type: Part-Time
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Position Details
Job Code: 026PTNAGCS
Department: Art Gallery
Division: Arts, Communications, and Humanities
Reports to: Art Gallery Coordinator
Positions Supervised: N/A
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator
Job Purpose
To research, analyze, inventory, document, and secure the art collection of Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). (Multiple Positions)
Position Description

• Conduct inventory of art and history collection at all college locations.
• Digitize current art and history collection for ongoing archival purposes.
• Conduct continuous management of art and history archives.
• Assist with the installation and programming of the art exhibits within the college Art Gallery.
• Conduct local historical research relative to the college art collection.
• Review and evaluate materials and artifacts.
• Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
• Research and prepare narrative descriptions of each artifact in the collection.
• Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
• Consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
• Analyze and interpret artwork's authenticity and relative significance.
• Collaborate with Art Gallery Coordinator on special projects as assigned by the college President.
• Provide additional support toward Co-Curricular Assessment and program review for the Art Gallery.
• Assist with managing Gallery interns, work-study students, and volunteers.
• Collaborate and communicate with external vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media tools.
• Strong leadership and self-direction.
• Able to navigate complex problem solving.
• Demonstrate excellent time management.
• Ability to think creatively.

Position Qualifications and/or Education
Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year art-related research experience.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

• Associate degree.
• Graphics or photo imaging software skills.
• Historical research experience.
• Knowledge of historical events of Wyandotte County and KCKCC.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of Gantt charts and access data base software.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Schedule
20-25 hours per week, during regular hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Must be able to work variable schedule/hours to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours, frequent travel and must be able to work evening and weekend hours when required.
To Apply
Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERSfor a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.
KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution