Associate Director

Job summary
The Associate Director of the Augusta Savage Gallery is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing exhibits and educational programs.Envision bold and impactful exhibitions that enhance student life.Support collaborations with UMass faculty, academic departments, Student Affairs, the Five College community, and community partners.
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Develop, plan and implement artistic programs for the Augusta Savage Gallery within budget guidelines and in accordance with university policies and procedures.• Identify new opportunities to support and develop public art and community art-making activities.• Create annual budgets, write grant proposals, and be responsible for payments to artists, vendors, curators, and contractors.• Implement and coordinate activities associated with the Gallery, including receptions and artist talks.• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to deliver marketing and publicity for the Gallery.• Oversee the preparatory duties of the gallery, including transporting, installing, and striking exhibitions.• Responsible for management of Augusta Savage facilities, office, and staff, including the facility's physical integrity and security.• Hire, train, teach, and supervise Teaching Assistants (TAs) and student employees in procedures, policies, and professional practices.• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet Fine Arts Center goals and objectives.• Contribute toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of professional experience in gallery or museum exhibition planning and curation.• Strong background in contemporary art by artists of African descent.• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.• Strong organizational and writing skills.• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Skills Needed
• Contemporary art curation• Budget management• Grant writing• Event coordination• Staff management