Media and Exhibitions Coordinator

About the role

Reporting to the Chair, the Media and Exhibitions Coordinator is a dynamic position within the Department of Art and Design that combines the management of exhibition spaces with strategic media communications. This role serves as the primary coordinator for the Finley Gallery and associated exhibition spaces while simultaneously maintaining the Department's external communications platforms. The Coordinator manages 10+ exhibitions annually, serving 400+ student exhibitors (from over 1,000 active majors and minors), and also implements and helps develop the Department's comprehensive media strategies across digital platforms, social media, and publications to engage students, faculty, alumni, and the broader university community. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Gallery Operations Manage the Finley Gallery for the Juried Department-Wide Exhibitions, with entries from all studio courses within the department 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 Recruit, schedule, train, 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 Media and Communications Maintain all Department of Art and Design webpages, including regular updates and content management; 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 channel; 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 including: Instagram: weekly posts and reels with emphasis on building followers and growing event participation Facebook: event details and recruitment initiatives targeting parent audiences Twitter/X or Threads: strategic platform optimization YouTube Channel: full integration into social media strategy Create and distribute a monthly or quarterly email newsletter to key constituents (university administration, CART administration, Department faculty and staff, alumni, etc.) highlighting: Special events and invitations Press releases for significant Department news and achievements 1-2 featured stories involving students, faculty, staff, or alumni (industry awards, major exhibitions/publications, international accomplishments) Fundraising initiatives and calls for support Thesis presentations Actively "find the story" by attending and documenting Department events and activities, including exhibition openings, lectures, and special programs Coordinate event coverage through photography and information gathering (personally or through student assistants/interns) Conduct ongoing check-ins with the Department Administrator and Chairperson to prioritize workload and strategic communications Instruction and Instructional Collaboration 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 Performs other duties as assigned Managem

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IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application. The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed - the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. In the "My Experience" section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years . You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. Job Description

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