Visual Arts Coordinator

The Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M) seeks a Visual Arts Coordinator to develop and implement a Visual Arts plan for programming, which will assist traveling exhibitions, State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection, and the Chase Museum. This position will have curator responsibilities, manage a budget and maintain communications through the Visual Arts newsletter and other social media. The position is full-time, benefitted, working Monday through Friday in Salt Lake City with some evening and weekend hours.
Essential Duties

• Project management and facilitation of the Statewide Annual Exhibition; including research, call for artists (use of Submittable), selection of jurors, curation, contracts, gallery preparation, installation, and public reception
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to produce exhibitions and educational content for the Traveling Exhibitions Program, Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts, and other exhibition opportunities including research and writing of curatorial content for exhibitions
• Coordinate with the marketing team to develop content, public outreach strategies, and data collection to inform future programming (ie, Visual Artist, Fellowship and other related newsletters, social media, website, etc.)
• Coordinate with the collection team on the State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection acquisition process and development of a new collection catalog
• Coordinate with UA&M staff on management of the fellowship program
• Maintain Visual Arts program budget, and work with UA&M and Department of Cultural & Community Engagement (CCE) finance staff on review and reporting
• Coordinate direct services to individual artists
• Foster and maintain a positive working relationship with Utah artists by providing responsive customer service, training, and coordination
• Additional duties as assigned by UA&M and CCE

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in a Visual Arts related field
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience in successful project management
• Training and experience in arts education, particularly curriculum development for interpretive materials
• Demonstrated awareness of local and national arts communities, needs and trends, including a wide variety of historical and contemporary Visual Arts genres
• Conversant in artistic media and art installation best practices
• Demonstrated ability to develop professional curatorial content
• Professional art handling knowledge and experience
• Ability to develop, gather, and report on constituent feedback and demographics to inform programming recommendations
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking & community outreach

Why You Should Join Our Team
As part of the UA&M team you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate, diverse
and talented staff, supporting broader division work with the National Endowment for the
Arts, the Institute for Library and Museum Services, the National Endowment for the
Humanities, other government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. We foster a vibrant
and inclusive culture within our workforce. In this position you would also enjoy a generous
benefits package through the State of Utah. Position is full-time and it is anticipated to hire this position starting between $26 -$29 per hour, requires residency in Utah and work at the SLC office with some flexible telework options, and statewide travel. Projected start date June 19, 2023.
The Agency
The Utah Division of Arts & Museums is a public agency composed of two advisory boards
(the Utah Museum Services Advisory Board and the Utah Arts Advisory Board), and a full
time staff of 21 FTE. As the state's primary agency that focuses on supporting Utah's arts,
museums and cultural community, our vision is to be a relevant and knowledgeable agency
working with and for Utahns to encourage a vibrant and culturally engaged state. Our core
values include collaboration, openness, excellence. We strive to ensure all voices are heard,
provide fair opportunities across the state, be welcoming to all, and help our constituents be
accessible to people with disabilities through our services and programs. The successful
applicant will demonstrate this mission and values in their application.
Supplemental Information

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand & small power tools
• Ability to obtain valid driver's license and operate a state vehicle
• Ability to climb and work from up a 10' ladder
• Ability to travel

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

Employment Type: Full Time