Part-Time Specialist (Gallery Assistant) at Hillsborough… · Tampa

PART-TIME SPECIALIST (GALLERY ASSISTANT) Location: Ybor City Campus Compensation Range: $15.21 - $20.34 Position Summary: Hiring hourly range: $15.21 to $16.73 depending on qualifications. Job Summary: Works in collaboration with gallery staff to support exhibitions, collections, and arts programming across the college. Job Duties: • Perform general clerical support, which may include generating lists, preparing forms, communication with stakeholders, and other similar tasks. • Assist with installation and de-installation of exhibitions. Includes preparation of exhibition spaces, such as patching, painting, labeling, and basic lighting adjustments under the direction of full-time staff. • Handle, move, pack and unpack artwork following professional art-handling procedures. • Monitor exhibitions and storage spaces, assisting with routine gallery maintenance. • Support collections activities, including artwork handling, location tracking, condition reporting, and basic cataloging and documentation. • Assist with artwork storage and collections care.  • Maintain gallery supplies, tools, equipment inventories, and organized workspaces. • Assist in training and providing guidance to student workers and volunteers. • Attend exhibition openings, receptions, and other gallery events; assist with event coordination, setup, and breakdown. • Work collaboratively as part of a team while independently managing assigned projects and responsibilities. • Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, artists and the public. • Availability to work 20-29 hours per week (may include evenings/weekends with prior approval) • Other similar and related duties as assigned.  Preferred Qualifications: • Associate’s Degree • Experience in art, art history, or related fields strongly preferred. • Familiarity with professional standards for handling, inspecting, documenting, installing, packing, and storing artwork preferred; willingness to learn museum best practices. • Experience using standard hand and power tools, hardware, ladders, and appropriate personal protective equipment. • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, work on ladders, stand for extended periods, and perform physical tasks associated with exhibition installation and gallery operations. • Valid driver's license with the ability to operate a college van or similar vehicle for artwork transportation. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).  Closing Date: Open Until Filled Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.  Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.  Note:  Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.   The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.   Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program. Apply Today to join our team