"Gallery & Studio Technical Lead"

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Gallery & Studio Technical Lead

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Art Gallery

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St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time (.80 FTE) Gallery & Studio Technical Lead.

This position exists to support The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery and the Art & Art History Department, the two programs that are located in the Visual Arts Building. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaboration with the Gallery Director, Administrative Assistant, Gallery Committee, Fine Art Collection staff, and Art and Art History Department faculty, as well as a diverse community of students and professional artists, to coordinate and implement all gallery exhibitions and public displays of art on campus (this includes exhibition show scheduling and layout, management of artwork matting/framing, artwork installation/deinstallation, exhibition lighting and technology including projection, and production and installation of related materials, including wall didactics and vinyl signage).
• Maintaining safe studio, classroom, and other student-focused environments to ensure that they are clean, orderly, and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Supporting all gallery and department events by assisting with space set-up/clean-up and technology management.
• Communicating with and training faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders on safe workplace practices and procedures with equipment and tools in all Visual Arts Building spaces (including the Spray Booth, Tool Shed and Wood Shop), and in the handling and transport of all art.
• Supporting faculty and student collaborations by designing, implementing, and managing student studio spaces in the building.
• Mentoring and empowering students of all experience levels to use best studio, equipment, and exhibition installation practices.
• Maintaining and updating the gallery website, including recording gallery events and facilitating closed captioning for all videos.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies for all studios, including ceramics (which includes wheels and kilns), sculpture, painting, printmaking and photography.
• Collaborating with Facilities Department personnel to oversee and maintain the Visual Arts Building, including monitoring physical spaces for potential issues, the safe disposal of hazardous waste and re-stocking first aid kits and eye safety stations.
• Becoming St. Kate's van-certified and maintaining certification to provide transportation for students, faculty, and staff to local galleries and museums.

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time
• Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AA, BA or BFA in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies or related field; a BS with experience in Fine Art and will also be considered.
• Experience producing professional-quality art exhibitions including artwork installation and lighting.
• Experience designing and/or building artwork displays and didactic information and signage.
• Experience handling fine art, and using ladders, hand tools and electric tools.
• Experience working with, teaching and/or mentoring diverse collaborators.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, Google suite and Photoshop.
• Ability to comfortably sustain frequent exposure to art materials that include chemicals, dust, odors, fumes, and power tool noise.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching overhead, kneeling, lifting and moving objects.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating and collaborating respectfully with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA or MFA in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Instructional Design, and/or related fields.
• Background in Studio Art, Art History, Museum Studies and/or related fields.
• Experience maintaining art studio equipment and tools.
• Experience teaching safe studio practices.

The Catherine G. Murphy Gallery, along with the Art and Art History Department at St. Catherine University, seeks a creative, adaptable and justice oriented Technical Lead to join our community. Our gallery and department strive to engage the University and greater community in women-centered visual arts. Additionally, we seek to reflect and celebrate the diversity of St. Catherine University and its many neighbors in the community. We are committed to challenging ourselves and our students to think critically about the roles that visual art plays in contributing to, interrupting, and promoting healing from systems of injustice.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220773-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 11/07/2025
Application Deadline: 11/28/2025

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10389

Compensation: This .80 FTE position offers a salary of $41,100 to $44,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

*The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.*St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.