The City University of New York

Art Center-Museum Specialist

POSITION DETAILS

“At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility”

The Mishkin Gallery Specialist is responsible for managing its day-to-day operations. The Specialist is responsible for both the permanent collection of Baruch College and artwork for specific exhibitions. The Specialist will be expected to build the reputation of the gallery by collecting and exhibiting work by important artists and by creating high levels of interest among student body, the art community, and the public. This position reports to the Dean of Weissman School of Arts and Sciences

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creates design concepts and layouts for exhibitions
• Assists with programming of in-house and traveling exhibitions and collaborates with others to develop layouts to showcase the work. Negotiates the terms with artists and their agents, or with owners of important works, and arranges for the collection, installation, and insurance of the work.
• Collaborates with professors and students as it pertains to utilizing the museum collections in course curriculum. Gives tours of the exhibits to students, faculty and college stakeholders.
• Maintain and track museum exhibition budgets.
• Works with members of the gallery advisory board and organizes meetings.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives and solicit donations.
• Prepare exhibition catalogs, working with graphic designers, photographers, and printers. promote exhibitions to the wider community through a gallery website, posters, invitations to people on the gallery mailing list, and editorial coverage in the media.
• Supervises staff members such as college assistants, gallery fellows and student aides

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Mishkin Gallery Specialist must have an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts, combined with the business and marketing skills to supervise the profitable operation of the gallery.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers the operations of a museum, gallery, or art facility.

• Manages preservation, documentation, and management of a collection (e.g., acquisition, records management, cataloging, storage, security, maintenance and repair)
• Prepares in-house and/or traveling exhibits, including all necessary documentation, installation, and exhibition materials
• Responds to requests for information and/or loan, and all educational materials, researching the collection as needed
• Administers gallery activities, such as maintaining computerized records on equipment, materials, and other inventory; updating web pages, etc.
• Participates in organizing events, promotional efforts, and exhibition marketing
• Supervises daily gallery operations and maintenance of the collection
• Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$82,928- $93,134; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

July 1,2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30480

Location

Baruch College