Exhibitions and Events Coordinator

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
Deadline: 19 Jan 2024

Posting Details
Posting Details


Requisition Number S2740
Position Number 014240
Position Classification Title University Program Specialist
Functional Title Exhibitions and Events Coordinator
Position Type Administration - Staff
University Information
UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro enriches the lives of diverse individuals and connects multiple communities, both on and off campus, by presenting, interpreting, and collecting modern and contemporary art. In recognizing its paramount role of public service, the Weatherspoon fosters an appreciation of the ability of art to positively impact lives. WAM is internationally known for its collections of American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper and for its exhibitions that help broaden the story of American art to be more inclusive of women and artists of color. History The Weatherspoon Art Museum at UNC Greensboro was founded by Gregory Ivy in 1941 and is the earliest of any art facilities within the UNC system. The museum was founded as a resource for the campus, community, and region and its early leadership developed an emphasis—maintained to this day—on presenting and acquiring modern and contemporary works of art. A 1949 bequest from the renowned collection of Dr. Claribel and Etta Cone, which included prints and bronzes by Henri Matisse and other works on paper by American and European modernists, helped to establish the Weatherspoon’s collection.
Other prescient acquisitions during Ivy’s tenure included a 1951 suspended mobile by Alexander Calder, Willem de Kooning’s pivotal 1949-50 Woman, and the first drawings by Eva Hesse and Robert Smithson to enter a museum collection. In 1989, the museum moved into its present location in The Anne and Benjamin Cone Building designed by the architectural firm Mitchell Giurgula. The museum has six galleries and a sculpture courtyard with over 17,000 square feet of exhibition space. The American Alliance of Museums accredited the Weatherspoon in 1995 and renewed its accreditation in 2005 and 2015. Collections + Exhibitions The permanent collection of
the Weatherspoon Art Museum is considered to be one of the foremost of its kind in the
Southeast. It represents all major art movements from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Among the approximately 6,000 works in the collection are pieces by such prominent figures as Henry Ossawa Tanner, Edward Weston, Joseph Stella, David Smith, Jackson Pollock, Elizabeth Catlett, Louise Nevelson, Gordon Parks, Sol LeWitt, Robert Mangold, Cindy Sherman, Adrian Piper, Betye Saar, Amy Sillman, Nick Cave, Jennifer Steinkamp, and Sanford Biggers. The museum regularly lends to major exhibitions nationally and internationally. The Weatherspoon also is known for its dynamic exhibition program. Through a lively annual calendar of exhibitions and a multidisciplinary educational program for audiences of all ages, the museum provides an
opportunity for visitors to consider artistic, cultural, and social issues of our time— enriching the life of our university, community, and region.
Position Summary
Provides administrative and direct exhibitions and events coordination to the museum’s director, curators, and assistant director for strategic engagement. Maintains the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and events calendars and facilitates events as appropriate. Schedules and participates in curatorial and exhibitions department meetings. Supports the director in developing a vibrant and engaged community by promoting the museum’s strategic framework and its goals.
Minimum Qualifications

BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in arts administration, art history, communications, public administration, or related field
  • Two years of experience in a similar administrative coordination position with organizational emphasis
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • Demonstrated a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people of a variety of different educational, ethnic, language, and economic backgrounds
  • Confidence and initiative to keep colleagues on track with achieving deadlines
  • Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, including donor and object information
  • Nonprofit/museum experience
  • Proficiency with computer applications for word processing, presentations, and file management, including Microsoft Office Suite
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
  • Name,
  • Company Name,
  • Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  • Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number
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    Recruitment Range $42,007 – $44,228
    Org #-Department Weatherspoon Art Museum - 11001
    Work Hours of Position 8 A.M - 5 P.M., M-F, evenings and weekends as needed
    Number of Months per Year 12
    Posting Requirements
    Job Family Administrative & Managerial
    Career Banded Title University Program Specialist
    Open Date 12/04/2023
    Close Date 01/19/2024
    FTE 1.000
    FLSA Non-Exempt
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    If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
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