Coordinator, LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery

Association of Academic Museums & Galleries.; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 55,114 - 71,649; Full time

Job summary

Harford Community College seeks a Coordinator for the LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery to install and de-install exhibitions, promote events, oversee the gallery’s digital presence, and work with GACC to curate exhibitions and plan activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or related field and at least two years of gallery experience in exhibition planning and installation, plus strong communication and budgeting abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Curatorial Studies or a related field.
• Minimum of two years gallery experience in exhibition planning and installation.
• Experience with promoting exhibitions and events via websites and social media.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery exhibitions and related events with GACC.
• Manage all aspects of exhibitions including artist communications, scheduling, installations and deinstallations.
• Oversee promotion of exhibitions via gallery website and social media.
• Coordinate educational and co-curricular planning, including internships.
• Document artwork and maintain gallery space operations.
• Engage in community outreach to raise the gallery’s visibility and impact.
• Build and maintain a network of patrons and sponsors.
• Plan and promote events utilizing the gallery space for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend monthly GACC meetings and report on exhibitions and activities.
• Manage gallery supplies, equipment and the budget.

Skills

Exhibition planning

Exhibition installation

Gallery operations

Web & social media promotion

Budget management

Communication skills

Event planning

Audience outreach

Team collaboration

Art handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Web design

Job description

Home | Coordinator, LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery – Harford Community College

Coordinator, LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery – Harford Community College

Posting Category: Full-Time Staff/Management

Starting salary range: $55,114-$71,649

Close date: August 17, 2026

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to operate the HCC’s Dr. James & Lynne LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery. This is accomplished by installing and de-installing exhibitions, promoting exhibits and events, overseeing the gallery’s digital presence, working with and serving as a member of the Gallery and Arts on Campus Committee (GACC) to curate exhibitions and plan events, communicating with artists to execute exhibitions and events, budget oversight, funding support, and performing general administrative duties.

The Coordinator, LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery, is responsible for duties including but not limited to:

• Planning LaCalle Chesapeake Gallery exhibitions and related events in collaboration with the Gallery and Arts on Campus Committee (GACC).
• Managing all aspects of exhibitions, including communicating with artists, scheduling, installations, maintenance, deinstallations, and coordinating the shipping and receiving of artwork as needed.
• Overseeing the promotion and publication of gallery exhibitions, including management of the gallery website and social media presence.
• Engaging in educational and co-curricular planning, including oversight of internships and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Generating documentation of all exhibition artwork and managing the overall operation and maintenance of the gallery space.
• Conducting community outreach to strengthen the gallery’s visibility and impact.
• Building, maintaining, and regularly communicating with a network of patrons.
• Enhancing, expanding, and improving the gallery’s impact on the College as well as the local and broader regional community.
• Establishing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance gallery utilization, sponsorships, and continuing education opportunities.
• Planning, coordinating, and promoting events that utilize the gallery space for stakeholders within the College and throughout the county and local region.
• Maintaining an annual calendar of events.
• Attending monthly GACC meetings and providing updates on exhibitions, events, and gallery activities.
• Ordering and maintaining gallery supplies and equipment.
• Managing the organizational budget.
• Maintaining the College’s art collection within the gallery’s temperature-controlled storage area.
• Working with the Grants Director to identify and pursue grant opportunities and other fundraising initiatives.

This is a full-time, exempt staff position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Curatorial Studies or a related field

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years of gallery experience in exhibition planning and installation

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to install and de-install exhibition materials, including two- and three-dimensional works, multimedia works, and installation pieces
• Knowledgeable of art gallery processes and procedures and how to market exhibitions
• Ability to effectively use web-based tools and social media platforms to promote the gallery and events
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively with those employed by the College, students, volunteers, artists, community members, and organizations
• Ability to work with lighting systems for optimal display of works
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and promote events with a range of stakeholders within and outside of the College
• Ability to promote and plan co-curricular and educational events
• Ability to assist with the ongoing care and maintenance of art collections
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with close attention to details

Preferred Qualifications

• Curatorial experience
• Event planning experience
• Masters of Fine Arts or Curatorial Studies
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or other design programs
• Web design and social media marketing experience
• Grant and fundraising experience

General Weekly Work Schedule: Varies, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.