Art Gallery Programs & Events Coordinator

Hastings Center, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work arrangements

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University Gallery of Art (HUGA) seeks an organized Program Coordinator to support daily gallery operations, coordinate exhibitions and programs, and assist with procurement and budget tracking. The role interfaces with curatorial staff, faculty, and contractors to advance exhibitions and related events.

The position emphasizes administrative coordination, vendor management, and supervision of student workers, with opportunities for professional growth within the university’s art programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience or relevant administrative experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in arts administration/management, developmental studies, or related fields.
• Strong writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative procedures within the Gallery of Art and liaise for events and programming.
• Assist with procurement actions including travel authorizations and contractor services.
• Reconcile program expenditures with departmental budgets and accounting records.
• Coordinate revolving gallery programs and support symposiums and conferences.
• Oversee scheduling of appointments and on-site event logistics.
• Manage student work-study and internship programs.

Skills

Event planning

Writing

Organization

Communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts administration/management, developmental studies, or related fields

Tools

Excel

Job description

Howard University Gallery of Art (HUGA) seeks an organized Program Coordinator to support daily gallery operations, coordinate exhibitions and programs, and assist with procurement and budget tracking. The role interfaces with curatorial staff, faculty, and contractors to advance exhibitions and related events.

The position emphasizes administrative coordination, vendor management, and supervision of student workers, with opportunities for professional growth within the university’s art programs.