Exhibitions Manager - Weber State University

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Job Title:		Exhibitions Manager
Organisation:		Weber State University
Salary:		$46,000 p.a.
Type:		Full-Time Position
Location:		Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Closing Date:		Open until Position Filled
Job Ref No:		9798188



Job Description

Exhibitions Manager Requisition Number: S02462P Position Category: Staff Hours Per Week: 40 Months Per Year: 11 Alternate Work Schedule: Pay Grade: E32 FLSA: Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function: Join a creative and supportive art and design education department at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. The Exhibitions Manager will oversee the daily operation of the Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and the Dumke Arts Plaza in downtown Ogden. Under the guidance of the Gallery & Exhibitions Director, the Exhibitions Manager will organize, lead, and supervise the installation, maintenance and removal of all exhibitions, including handling and shipping of artworks and managing public events, working closely with staff and faculty in the Weber State University Department of Visual Art & Design (DOVAD). The Exhibitions Manager will hire and supervise a team of 6-8 hourly student employees, coordinate with university Facilities Management and third-party contractors, and assist the director with contracts, financials, and record-keeping. The Exhibitions Manager will also work closely with department faculty to support BFA capstone exhibitions each semester and help coordinate visiting artist programming and events. Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to lift 35 pounds. Required Qualifications: Required: - Bachelor's Degree in the visual arts or related field - Two year's of art handling or other gallery or museum work, or related experience - Current driver's license - Experience working with spreadsheets Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: - One year of related experience in a gallery or museum environment - Construction/fabrication skills to build pedestals, shelves and other exhibition support - Ability to mat and frame works of art - Facilities management experience Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary: WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Job Open Date: 08/31/2026 Review Date: 09/14/2026 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Notes to Applicant: If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this 11-month position starts at $46,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/exempt-benefits-summary.html.. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin September 14, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Physical Activity of this position: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye., Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic. , Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection). The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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