Gallery photographer competencies

Gallery photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Gallery photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. Master’s degree in relevant field required; Ph.D. or equivalent preferred
2. Must be well-versed in the intellectual discourse, history, and practice of photography
3. Knowledge of research tools and methodology
4. Self-directed and highly motivated
5. Team player with leadership ability
6. Proficiency in foreign language(s) preferred
7. Minimum of six years’ curatorial experience in photography
8. Experience with professional museum principles, practices, and procedures
9. Demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly research and writing
10. Management and budgeting experience
11. Teaching undergraduate or graduate courses preferred (but not required)
12. Exemplary writing, speaking, and listening skills in English
13. Ability to think rigorously and to communicate clearly and professionally
14. Well-developed public speaking skills
15. Strong administrative, managerial, and mentoring skills
16. Collegiality, diplomacy, and constructive interpersonal approach
17. Demonstrated organizational planning, problem-solving, and teamwork
18. Demonstrated ability to complete projects within deadlines and budgets
19. Ability to conceive, research, develop, and complete exhibitions and publications
20. Ability to present and interpret photographs in a manner relevant to the general public
21. Willingness and ability to develop productive relationships with living photographers and their representatives, and with photographers’ heirs, estates, and foundations
22. Demonstrated ability to develop productive relationships with photograph collectors and with current and prospective donors
23. Ability to develop and successfully manage annual, project, and grant budgets
24. Experience developing grant proposals for foundation and government funding
25. Experience in digitizing photographs and managing digital assets (highly-valued)
26. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
27. Experience with The Museum System software (preferred) and other databases
28. Maintain highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
29. Understand and uphold highest ethical standards

 

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills