Art Gallery Coordinator | San Marcos, TX

Texas Association of Museums; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Texas Association of Museums is seeking an Art Gallery Coordinator to support operations, exhibitions, and public programming at TXST Galleries. The role requires strong organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills, managing multiple projects and student supervision in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in fine art handling. Offers include comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience handling fine art in an arts institution.
• Experience with exhibition lighting and gallery preparation.
• Experience with audiovisual systems in exhibition settings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exhibition installations and deinstallations.
• Prepare gallery spaces for installations.
• Handle, pack, transport, and store artworks.

Skills

Fine art handling

Exhibition fabrication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Power tools

Job description

Art Gallery Coordinator – Texas State University – School of Art and Design

Location: San Marcos, TX
Monthly Salary: $3,901.00 – $4,876.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Exempt
Job Open Date: June 11, 2026
Job Close Date: June 26, 2026

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.

Job Duties

• Coordinating exhibition installations and deinstallations 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

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 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

Normal Work Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM

How to Apply

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7253189 or call [phone] or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is an emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff.

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why Work at Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide documents verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I-9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.