Montclair State University
Higher Education
MediaandExhibitionsCoordinator
“Media and Exhibitions Coordinator at Montclair State University. Skills: gallery operations, exhibition coordination, media communications, social media strategy, digital communications. Manage the Finley Gallery for the Juried Department-Wide Exhibitions. Coordinate the Juried Upper Level Visual Arts Elective Exhibition each semester”
What You'll Achieve.
implement and help develop the Department’s comprehensive media strategies across digital platforms, social media, and publications to engage students, faculty, alumni, and the broader university community; building followers and growing event participation on Instagram; strategic platform optimization for Twitter/X or Threads
Industry & Context.
Ability to work flexible and irregular hours, including some evenings for exhibition openings and events
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Art, Communications, Marketing, Arts Administration, Museum Studies or a related field, A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in gallery operations, exhibition coordination, or arts administration, proficiency in social media platforms and digital communications strategies, Excellent photography skills and experience documenting events and artwork, Proficiency in content management systems and website maintenance, written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling narratives, Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects, Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines, Experience recruiting, training, and supervising student workers or assistants, Ability to work flexible and irregular hours, including some evenings for exhibition openings and events, Commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for diverse communities
Nice to Have
Master's degree from accredited college or university in Art, Communications, Marketing, Arts Administration, Museum Studies or a related field, Experience working in an academic gallery or a university arts environment, Knowledge of installation techniques and gallery safety protocols, Video editing skills for social media content creation, Familiarity with higher education communications practices, Experience with email marketing platforms and analytics, Understanding of accessibility best practices in digital communications
What You'll Do.
Manage the Finley Gallery for the Juried Department-Wide Exhibitions
Coordinate the Juried Upper Level Visual Arts Elective Exhibition each semester
Oversee 8-10 additional exhibitions per semester
hosted within the Finley Gallery and throughout ARDS facilities
Maintain supply inventory and submit maintenance requests for all gallery and other exhibition spaces
Schedule and deliver comprehensive training sessions for all students installing work in gallery spaces
Maintain training and safety documentation for all spaces
Maintain and schedule all Department exhibition spaces
Cultivate relationships with University Galleries and other on-campus constituents
and supervise approximately 10 student workers annually for gallery monitoring
Proactively implement systems to elevate the professional profile of the gallery on campus and community levels
Maintain all Department of Art and Design webpages
including regular updates and content
Maintain the Student Work webpage and archives
which is updated annually
Enter and maintain all Department exhibitions and events in the Department of Art and Design University Calendar and the University Calendar
Actively develop and finalize news articles for the Department news
Coordinate with the College of the Art’s Web and Digital Media Managers for publication
Communicate all website edits to the College of the Art’s Web and Digital Media Manager
Implement and help develop an annual social media strategy
Manage all Department social media platforms
Create and distribute a monthly or quarterly email newsletter to key constituents
Actively "find the story" by attending and documenting Department events and activities
including exhibition openings
Coordinate event coverage through photography and information gathering
Conduct ongoing check-ins with the Department Administrator and Chairperson to prioritize workload and strategic communications
Instruct one course per semester in professional practices
or another related course
given one’s experience and curricular needs
Work closely with faculty and staff to support curricular needs for course exhibitions
Work closely with faculty and staff to use department media to support and promote curricular objectives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cultivate relationships with University Galleries and other on-campus constituents; Coordinate with the College of the Art’s Web and Digital Media Managers for publication; Communicate all website edits to the College of the Art’s Web and Digital Media Manager; Conduct ongoing check-ins with the Department Administrator and Chairperson to prioritize workload and strategic communications; Work closely with faculty and staff to support curricular needs for course exhibitions; Work closely with faculty and staff to use department media to support and promote curricular objectives
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft compelling narratives
Process & Methodology
manage multiple concurrent projects
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