Visual Arts Coordinator & Curator

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Reporting to the Director of Visual Arts, the Visual Arts Coordinator & Curator will work closely with faculty, staff and students to support the planning of public exhibitions and events, artist talks and visual arts courses. Responsibilities include developing of interdisciplinary relationships in the College and the University. This is a part-time 10-month/year position requiring a flexible schedule.

Department Art History Reports to Title Visual Arts Director Full or Part Time Part Time Number Of Months 10 months Work Schedule

This is a part-time (12-20 hrs/week)10-month/year position requiring a flexible schedule.

Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities include the following:
1. Curatorial supervision for three to four on-campus exhibitions annually.
2. Coordinate all aspects of Visual Arts public events and exhibitions including: scheduling the
dates, determining content and panelists; arrange for space and AV support with IMATS and
EMS, coordinate catering, process speaking agreements, loan agreements, and/or recording
releases. Supervise and process speaking fees/payments and W-9 forms for panelists.
3. Responsible for communication with various departments at Barnard (Communications, IMATS,
Aramark, EMS, Accounting, co-sponsoring departments).
4. Assist students with independent studio art projects in the required courses for the major:
Advanced Studio, Senior Thesis, and Imagery and Form.
5. Participate in class group critiques of student art works
6. Assist with the planning of off-campus trips including NYC gallery and museum visits and
faculty led study trips abroad for students in the Visual Arts
7. Responsible for ensuring that the painting studio and senior studios are clean, have the necessary
supplies and comply with safely codes.
8. Maintain the Barnard College Visual Arts Facebook page
9. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exhibition design and installation skills and experience
Demonstrated capacity to be highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of contemporary art and women’s art history
Strong familiarity with social media

Required Qualification Summary

Master’s degree in Art History or Studio Art preferred
Experience working with students.

EEO Statement
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Open Date
05/06/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes