What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gallery Director/Visual Arts Center Facilities Coordinator position at Marshall University?
The Gallery Director/Facilities Coordinator is responsible for managing the gallery and exhibition program for the School of Art & Design (SOAD), the SOAD Art Lease program, renting Visual Arts Center (VAC) facilities to campus and external units, and planning and executing summer programming and community-centered events.
The Gallery Director/Facilities Coordinator must possess excellent communication, time management, task prioritization, organizational, and interpersonal skills. This position interacts professionally with students, staff, faculty, professional artists, the press/media, and public constituencies, and must be a strong team player.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all gallery operations in the Charles W. and Norma C. Carroll, the Birke, and Pneumatic galleries, including exhibition planning, artist contracts, jurors/selection committees, shipping/receiving artwork, and exhibition proposals.
- Installation and de-installation of exhibitions, including faculty, student, invited artist, and summer shows, as well as Foundations Review and Capstone presentations.
- Produce and/or review gallery press releases, calendars, publications, social media, and media interviews and appearances.
- Support artist talks and lectures (e.g., AV setup, video streaming).
- Advise and mentor students preparing exhibitions in the Pneumatic gallery and Capstone exhibitions.
- Coordinate and develop community programs and educational experiences,
- Manage and develop the SOAD Art Lease program and off-campus exhibitions, including the solicitation of artwork, framing art, lessor and lessee contracts.
- Coordinate public and extracurricular events in the VAC.
- Organize gallery and inventory supplies and equipment, paint/touch up galleries.
- Oversee rental of VAC facilities to campus and external groups.
- Other duties as assigned by SOAD Director.
This position reports to the SOAD Director.
Salary Range $44,918-$58,939: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time Work Location MU - Marshall University
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in visual arts or a related field is required.
Experience
Excellent communication, time management, task prioritization, and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with students, faculty, staff, professional artists, and the public.Demonstrated abilities to work as a team member.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Master’s degree in visual arts or related field.
Experience
Experience working in a gallery setting.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MU1161E Open Date 07/16/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions SummarySalary : $44,918 - $58,939
