Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $56,009.70 - $70,012.11
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Trinity University, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a prestigious liberal arts university known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural enrichment. Within its campus, the Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery serves as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and visual culture, supporting the Department of Art and Art History’s curricular programs and activities. Since its opening in 2006, the gallery has played a significant role in enhancing the university’s cultural landscape and fostering connections with the wider San Antonio community. Through its exhibitions and events, the gallery offers valuable engagement opportunities for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local residents, making it an integral part of Trinity’s arts environment.
The Gallery Manager at the Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery is a full-time, exempt position focused on the comprehensive management and growth of the gallery’s operations and programming. With a salary range between $56,009.70 and $70,012.11, the role offers a competitive compensation package reflective of relevant experience and education. The Gallery Manager works collaboratively with the Gallery Committee and Department faculty to plan and execute approximately five exhibitions annually, including student shows, ensuring the highest standards in exhibition design, installation, and programming.
This multifaceted role requires expert oversight of the logistics and administration involved in running the gallery on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and installing exhibitions; organizing related events such as lectures, gallery talks, workshops, and receptions; managing publicity efforts including press releases, social media, and website content; and handling all coordination related to shipping, receiving, and protecting artworks. The manager serves as a crucial liaison between artists, curators, vendors, and various stakeholders, maintaining open and effective communication.
In addition to exhibition management, the Gallery Manager is responsible for administrative tasks including budget development and management, record keeping, creating loan agreements, and collaborating with university and contract personnel. The role requires strong project and time management skills to handle multiple facets of gallery life concurrently. Oversight of gallery operations also involves maintaining secure and safe environments for artworks and facilities, supervising student workers, and mentoring emerging artists and curators.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a bachelor’s degree (required) with a master’s degree preferred, and between one and five years of experience in gallery or museum management. Expertise in exhibition installation, art handling and shipping, safety and security protocols, and contemporary art aesthetics is essential. Additional skills in graphic design, photography, and fabrication are valued assets. This role demands a professional who is proactive, organized, and fosters collegial teamwork while exercising leadership and decision-making capabilities in a dynamic academic and community-based setting.
The Gallery Manager at the Michael and Noemi Neidorff Art Gallery is a full-time, exempt position focused on the comprehensive management and growth of the gallery’s operations and programming. With a salary range between $56,009.70 and $70,012.11, the role offers a competitive compensation package reflective of relevant experience and education. The Gallery Manager works collaboratively with the Gallery Committee and Department faculty to plan and execute approximately five exhibitions annually, including student shows, ensuring the highest standards in exhibition design, installation, and programming.
This multifaceted role requires expert oversight of the logistics and administration involved in running the gallery on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and installing exhibitions; organizing related events such as lectures, gallery talks, workshops, and receptions; managing publicity efforts including press releases, social media, and website content; and handling all coordination related to shipping, receiving, and protecting artworks. The manager serves as a crucial liaison between artists, curators, vendors, and various stakeholders, maintaining open and effective communication.
In addition to exhibition management, the Gallery Manager is responsible for administrative tasks including budget development and management, record keeping, creating loan agreements, and collaborating with university and contract personnel. The role requires strong project and time management skills to handle multiple facets of gallery life concurrently. Oversight of gallery operations also involves maintaining secure and safe environments for artworks and facilities, supervising student workers, and mentoring emerging artists and curators.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a bachelor’s degree (required) with a master’s degree preferred, and between one and five years of experience in gallery or museum management. Expertise in exhibition installation, art handling and shipping, safety and security protocols, and contemporary art aesthetics is essential. Additional skills in graphic design, photography, and fabrication are valued assets. This role demands a professional who is proactive, organized, and fosters collegial teamwork while exercising leadership and decision-making capabilities in a dynamic academic and community-based setting.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- knowledge of exhibition installation best practices
- understanding of safety and security requirements
- ability to manage budgets and perform bookkeeping
- strong communication and writing skills
- ability to supervise and mentor students
- willingness to undergo criminal background check
- ability to operate independently with limited supervision
- preferably master's degree and 3-5 years of experience
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
- 1-3 years experience in gallery management or related field
- knowledge of best practices in exhibition installation art handling and shipping
- understanding of general safety and security requirements for galleries and artworks
- demonstrated fluency in design and aesthetic principles related to contemporary visual art
- project and time management skills
- strong administrative and communication skills
- writing and editing skills
- preferred graphic design skills
- preferred photography and image editing skills
- preferred knowledge of construction techniques for gallery furnishings
- preferred master’s degree or equivalent
Job Duties
- Plan and design gallery exhibitions
- install and deinstall gallery exhibitions
- design and fabricate or procure gallery furnishings mounts and fixtures
- prepare artworks for display
- coordinate shipping receiving packing and return of artworks
- communicate with artists curators vendors and other stakeholders
- prepare exhibition didactics and signage
- prepare press releases announcements and publicity materials
- manage publicity including website social media and communications
- photograph and document gallery exhibitions and events
- communicate with department university and contract personnel
- create loan agreements insurance documentation and condition reports
- perform general bookkeeping and budget management
- develop and maintain gallery calendars
- manage gallery archives and update records
- act as internal and external point-of-contact
- organize and administer calls for entries and gallery programming initiatives
- coordinate events and programs associated with gallery exhibitions
- provide training for student workers
- coordinate and lead class visits and educational engagement activities
- coordinate gallery staffing during opening hours
- manage and secure gallery workroom and storage spaces
- ensure safety and security of artworks and gallery equipment
- clean repair and maintain gallery spaces
- recruit train and supervise student workers
- provide mentorship and training for student artists and curators
- maintain and develop professional interests through research and training
- provide expertise and guidance on best practices
- cooperate and collaborate with employees to provide leadership during emergencies
- comply with all university policies
- perform other duties as required
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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