Coordinator, Community Arts

Coordinator, Community Arts (Finance)

Department

Arts & Communication

$50,000 - $53,280

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Community Arts advances the visibility and impact of the university's fine arts programs through outreach and event coordination. The Coordinator of Community Arts plays a central part in organizing exhibitions, fostering partnerships with local arts organizations, and promoting artistic engagement both on campus and in the broader community.

Duties

• Collaborates with university's music ensemble directors to organize performances, schedule campus and community appearances, and identify promotional opportunities.
• Cultivates and sustains partnerships with local artists, musicians, organizations, and businesses to strengthen community engagement and expand programming.
• Assists with art gallery operations, including managing exhibition inventories, coordinating loan agreements, and overseeing shipping logistics.
• Provides logistical and creative support for exhibitions and performances, including signage preparation and installation setup.
• Supports the preparation of exhibitions and performances, including signage and installation assistance as needed.
• Coordinates fine arts-related campus events and receptions in collaboration with administrative staff.
• Develops relationships with Houston-area high schools and contributes to planning the annual high school art exhibition, supporting student recruitment into Fine Arts programs.

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience.

License/Certification:

• None Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in humanities discipline.
• Graphic design skills and ability to help set up events and event spaces, including basic AV equipment familiarity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the trends, issues, and accepted practices of managing off campus sites and online programs in higher education.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, phone).
• Arts administration and marketing skills are highly beneficial.
• Detailed oriented.

Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively.

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment and/or gallery environment.

Physical Demands:

• Individuals have discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., ability to stand, kneel, or crouch during arts installation, ability to use a ladder safely, ability to see and hear are necessary.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.