Curatorial Operations & Projects Coordinator

Buffalo Fine Arts Academy; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Fine Arts Academy is seeking a Curatorial Department Coordinator to provide essential administrative and project-management support to the Curatorial team, including the Chief Curator and Senior Curator. The role emphasizes efficient operations and cross-department collaboration.

You will manage calendars, travel, correspondence, and budgeting while facilitating exhibitions, acquisitions, and public art initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, or related field.
• Minimum two years of administrative, project coordination, or museum experience.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental meetings, calendars, travel, and project timelines.
• Support exhibitions, acquisitions, and related curatorial projects.
• Maintain budgeting support, purchase orders, reimbursements, and expense tracking.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and materials for senior leadership and Board.
• Provide tours and welcome visitors when needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Office administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Curatorial Studies, Museum Studies, or related field

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Image management software

Job description

Buffalo Fine Arts Academy is seeking a Curatorial Department Coordinator to provide essential administrative and project-management support to the Curatorial team, including the Chief Curator and Senior Curator. The role emphasizes efficient operations and cross-department collaboration.

You will manage calendars, travel, correspondence, and budgeting while facilitating exhibitions, acquisitions, and public art initiatives.