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Responsibilities Include * In collaboration with the director, deputy director, curators and artists, plan, design and implement exhibitions * Generate materials and labor cost estimates based upon exhibition plans * Devise exhibition and project schedules, including artist's involvement in installation * Arrange scheduling, materials, technical needs and staffing for installation and de-installation periods * Recruit, train, retain and supervise diverse on-call installation staff * Manage fiscal and human resources related to purchasing and staffing * Oversee organization of gallery storage and back room spaces * Supervise and facilitate installation of exhibitions and site-specific works in gallery spaces on SF campus, as well as any off-site or special projects * Assign, schedule and supervise on-call technicians in the completion of exhibition installations and special projects * Collaborate with visiting artists, curators, and other members of the artistic community on assigned projects and exhibition-related activities * Instruct on-call technicians on proper installation techniques and procedures * Maintain/order supplies and tools for installations and gallery maintenance * In collaboration with on-call technicians and Institute staff, prepare, hang, install and de-install works of art utilizing proper handling and security techniques * Paint and/or construct walls, pedestals, boxes, fixtures and other finished structures for the installation and display of works of art * Source estimates and arrange production for equipment, vitrines, pedestals, framing and general production needs for artist's works * Install or hang signage for all exhibitions and organizational needs * Assist on lighting design and install lighting for all exhibitions and projects * Regularly inspect gallery spaces to make sure galleries are well maintained and that all elements of the exhibition are in working order * Regularly monitor environmental controls, air vents, and the alarm systems in all galleries * Regularly monitor and maintain security systems * Brief Institute staff and gallery sitters on the correct way to turn on/off all exhibition equipment, and prepare list of instructions for gallery sitters to use in his/her absence * Maintain up-to-date inventory of all equipment owned by the Institute * Supervise and arrange artwork collections, including transport and labor * Work with various Institute staff to coordinate shipping and insurance for works presented in exhibitions and projects * Assist with resident artists in the fulfillment of residency objectives particularly the creation of new artwork. * Devise and collate floor plans for exhibitions, gallery spaces and Institute designated areas * Maintain list of suppliers and exhibition contacts * Act as liaison with Health and Safety to confirm that exhibition installation and artist works conform to Health and Safety standards, including Fire and Earthquake requirements * Additional duties as required * **NOTE: Must be available to work flexible hours including Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9am to 1pm); full-time over installation periods; the Sunday/Monday before first Tuesdays of each month; and on-call when appropriate /:b # distributed via <nettime>: no commercial use without permission # <nettime> is a moderated mailing list for net criticism, # collaborative text filtering and cultural politics of the nets # more info: http://mail.kein.org/mailman/listinfo/nettime-l # archive: http://www.nettime.org contact: nettime@kein.org