Curatorial Program Coordinator

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d

About The Position

Prepare and proofread exhibition materials; manage curatorial paperwork and acquisition contracts. Coordinate and oversee financial processes (budgets, expenditures, vendor payments) and annual budget proposals. Schedule and manage curators’ travel, appointments, and speaking engagements, including presentation materials. Act as curatorial liaison to museum staff, volunteers, and the public; coordinate inter‑departmental interactions. Participate in staff meetings, exhibition planning, strategic planning, finance meetings, and grant applications. Assist in creating long‑term exhibition schedules and with monthly exhibition committee meetings. Respond to research inquiries and public requests; disseminate exhibition information. Supervise OPS employees, volunteers, interns, and work‑study students as needed in the curators’ absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in arts administration, art history, English, history, anthropology, library science, or related field
• Excellent organizational, planning, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork aptitude
• Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Zoom, TMS, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel
• Knowledge of data collection methods and ability to compile and analyze data
• Self‑directed and career‑minded
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread exhibition materials
• Manage curatorial paperwork and acquisition contracts
• Coordinate and oversee financial processes (budgets, expenditures, vendor payments) and annual budget proposals
• Schedule and manage curators’ travel, appointments, and speaking engagements, including presentation materials
• Act as curatorial liaison to museum staff, volunteers, and the public; coordinate inter‑departmental interactions
• Participate in staff meetings, exhibition planning, strategic planning, finance meetings, and grant applications
• Assist in creating long‑term exhibition schedules and with monthly exhibition committee meetings
• Respond to research inquiries and public requests; disseminate exhibition information
• Supervise OPS employees, volunteers, interns, and work‑study students as needed in the curators’ absence

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees