Gallery and Studio Manager

Gallery and Studio
Manager

Department of Visual Studies, School of Arts and Humanities

St. Edward’s University
of Austin, Texas invites applications for the part-time position of Gallery and Studio Manager. The Gallery and Studio Manager
coordinates all aspects of planning, organizing, publicizing, and installing exhibitions in the Fine Arts Gallery and the Munday Library
Gallery. This position serves as a liaison between the galleries, the campus community, and the public, with the goal of expanding the reach
of the exhibit programs, creating a vibrant campus community, and increasing the visibility and reputation of the arts at St. Edward’s
University in the Austin community. In addition, this position will work with faculty in the Department of Visual Studies to manage the
studio art facilities, including the wood shop.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art or a related
  field.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a gallery setting.
• Candidates should have knowledge of specific studio
  requirements in ceramics, sculpture, painting, and printmaking.
• Woodworking skills required (use and maintenance of power tools in
  our wood shop, knowledge of shop safety).
• Ability to train students in the proper use of equipment and tools.
• Must
  possess an unencumbered driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preferred
qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Studio Art or a related field.
• An understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations specific to
  the arts.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Manage exhibition spaces including the Fine Arts Gallery and the Munday
  Library Gallery. Plan and install five exhibitions in the Fine Arts Gallery and four to six exhibits in the Munday Library Gallery each
  year. Assist faculty and students as needed with three additional senior exhibitions each spring.

• Work with the Fine
  Arts Exhibit Committee on the annual exhibition and programming schedule. Work with the Director of the Munday Library on coordinating
  exhibit events at the Munday Library Gallery.

• Follow and develop guidelines and procedures for the care and handling of
  artworks.
• Hire and train work-study students to handle artwork and install exhibitions in the Fine Arts Gallery and the Munday
  Library Gallery. Hire and train work-study students to work in the wood shop, clay studio, and other art studios as needed. This includes
  teaching students how to use power tools (such as saws, sanders, etc.), and assuring proper safety protocols and standards in the wood
  shop.
• Lead the development of all exhibition budgets and keep projects on schedule and within budget. Work with VISU and AHMX
  faculty and staff on the approval of purchases, the ordering and purchasing of supplies.
• Work with faculty and staff on arranging
  visits (accommodation, meals, etc.) for artists during installation and later programming.
• Draft loan agreements, artist contracts,
  and invoices for visiting artists/lecturers.
• Plan and attend opening receptions and artists’ talks.
• Create and implement
  a marketing communications plan to engage on-campus and off-campus audiences. Send press releases, utilize social media channels, the campus
  calendar, and other on and off-campus marketing tools.
• Coordinate photo/video and informational documentation of exhibitions.
• Create content for regular updates of the Fine Arts Exhibit webpage. Coordinate with department faculty in charge of website
  updates.
• Work closely with faculty and staff on the maintenance of studio classrooms & labs (wood shop, clay studio, printmaking
  studio, painting studio, and design studio), purchasing and repair of equipment (kilns, wood shop tools, painting easels, printmaking press,
  and so on), and facility improvement plans.
• Work with VISU faculty and the Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator to create
  and maintain safety procedures and policies for classrooms and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on
  departmental needs.
• Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.

For
detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.

HOW TO
APPLY

Interested applicants should submit an online application at; https://stedwards.applicantpro.com.
Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be
considered if it is missing any of these three items.

In your cover letter, please describe your lived experiences that
prepare you to contribute to diversity and inclusion at St. Edward’s University.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

St. Edward’s University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and
state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL STUDIES

The Department of
Visual Studies engages students in the critical understanding and creative production of contemporary visual culture. We support
students in their efforts to situate themselves within a complex, interdisciplinary, and technologically mediated world. Offering major and
minor degrees in Animation, Art, Digital Storytelling and Content Creation, Graphic Design, Photography and Media Arts, User Experience
Design, and Video Game Development, with an additional minor in Art History, we are dedicated to developing the creative and technical
skills of students through diverse course offerings and extracurricular experiences.

Our facilities include fine art studios for
drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and photography. We also have state of the art digital classrooms for animation, graphic design,
digital photography, and video game development. The Fine Arts Gallery program
serves all our students and the wider community by providing compelling exhibits and artist talks.

ABOUT ST. EDWARD’S
UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward’s University is a private, Catholic liberal arts
institution of more than 4,600 diverse students located in Austin, Texas. St. Edward’s emphasizes critical thinking and ethical practices,
as well as small classes, personalized learning and exciting internship opportunities. The community atmosphere extends to the approximately
800 faculty and staff who work together to make the university a welcoming yet challenging environment for students. An overview of St.
Edward’s University employee benefits is available at; https://www.sted
wards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary

Sponsorship:

We are not offering sponsorship at this
time.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under
consideration for this position.

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