Art Gallery Coordinator

Texas State University

www.txstate.edu

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Art Gallery Coordinator

Posting Number: 2026592

Location: San Marcos

Department: School of Art and Design

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,901.00 - $4,876.00

Job Category: Exempt

Job Description:

The Gallery Coordinator supports the operations, exhibitions, installations, student supervision, collections stewardship, photography and documentation, and public programming activities of TXST Galleries while helping maintain a professional, organized, and collaborative gallery environment.

TXST Galleries is a multi-space university gallery program within the School of Art & Design at Texas State University. The Galleries presents rotating contemporary art exhibitions, public programs, BFA Thesis exhibitions, and the annual Juried Student Exhibition throughout the academic year, while also maintaining a permanent collection with strengths in modern and contemporary works on paper.

The Gallery Coordinator will work closely with the Gallery Director to support exhibition production, gallery operations, student mentorship, audiovisual installation, collections stewardship, photography and documentation, and public-facing programming across all TXST Galleries spaces.

The position requires strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a highly collaborative professional staff environment.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Job Open Date: 06/11/2026

Job Close Date: 06/26/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Quicklink: https://apptrkr.com/7231064

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

Coordinating exhibition installations and uninstallations across gallery spaces
Preparing gallery spaces for exhibition installation, including patching, painting, lighting, pedestal preparation, hardware installation, and routine maintenance
Handling, packing, transporting, and storing artworks using museum-standard practices
Working closely with artists across a range of media, including digital and time-based work, to resolve installation and technical needs
Photographing exhibitions, installations, and collection objects, and producing documentation for archival, promotional, web, and publication purposes
Inventorying and cataloging the permanent collection
Editing, organizing, and maintaining digital image files for archival, promotional, web, and publication purposes
Hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and mentoring student gallery monitors and installation crew members
Supporting students in the design and execution of thesis exhibitions
Installing, operating, and troubleshooting audiovisual and digital media systems, including projectors, monitors, speakers, media players, and multi-channel video installations
Assisting with the creation and installation of exhibition text, interpretive materials, and signage
Working with the Gallery Director to increase the Galleries’ visibility through exhibition promotion, website updates, and social media content
Collaborating with the Gallery Director in the development and execution of exhibitions, with opportunities to contribute to future curatorial projects and programming initiatives
Assisting with opening receptions, artist talks, tours, workshops, and special events
Maintaining gallery tools, equipment, and operational infrastructure
Coordinating with Facilities, ITAC , vendors, artists, faculty, and staff as needed to support TXST Galleries operations and programming
Managing multiple projects and deadlines and working on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years of professional experience handling fine art in an arts institution
Experience with fine art handling, storage, transportation, installation, exhibition lighting, and gallery preparation
Experience with woodworking, painting, exhibition fabrication, and the safe use of hand and power tools
Experience installing, operating, and troubleshooting audiovisual and digital media systems in exhibition environments
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including experience managing digital image files using Adobe Creative Suite or comparable software

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years of professional experience handling fine art in an arts institution
Experience working in a university gallery or museum setting
Experience supervising students, staff, or volunteers
Ability to produce professional-quality photographic documentation of art objects and installations

How to Apply

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7231064 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

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