• Coordinator I - Art Gallery Coordinator

    Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX)


    Requisition: 202500396S

     

    Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional

     

    Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

     

    Department: Dept of Art

    General Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in art, arts administration, museum studies, or a related field. One year of experience in gallery management, exhibition coordination, arts administration or in a related field.

    Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

    Performs semi-complex administrative and program coordination work for the SHSU Department of Art’s gallery operations on and off campus.

    Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

    Manages and oversees the daily operations of the art galleries, including the strategic planning, coordination, and promotion of exhibitions throughout the year. Coordinates exhibition schedules and logistics with faculty, students, visiting artists, and the Gallery Committee ensuring alignment with departmental goals and timelines. Oversees and directs artwork shipping, installation, lighting, signage, and deinstallation to ensure safety, compliance, and professional standards. Prepares reports and maintains oversight of artwork records, inventories, and the gallery calendar. Manages budgets, purchasing, and contracts in accordance with university policies, exercising independent judgment within established guidelines. Supervises and trains student assistants and interns in art handling and safety procedures. Plans and coordinates gallery receptions, artist talks, panel discussions, and departmental events such as the Annual Faculty Exhibition, Bachelor in Fine Arts ( BFA ) Reviews, Senior Receptions, and the Master in Fine Arts ( MFA ) Thesis Exhibition, as well as community and campus events. Represents the Department of Art at community meetings, events, and other engagements as needed. Develops and recommends guidelines, procedures, polices, and rules related to the gallery. Collaborates with the College of Arts & Media ( CAM ) Director of Facilities Operations and Production on gallery maintenance and exhibition support and collaborates with the CAM Marketing and Communications team to coordinate publicity, gallery calendars, and promotional materials. Oversees the documentation of exhibitions and the management of the digital archive of artwork and collections. Performs other related duties as assigned.