iLEAD: Graduate Student Space Gallery Manager at Maryland Institute College of Art

Baltimore, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Attention To Detail, Feedback Delivery, Exhibition Installation, Marketing, Collaboration, Artist Support, Event Planning, Documentation, Advising, Safety Awareness, Publicity, Archiving

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. General purpose: The Student Space Gallery Manager (SSGM) directly supports the Student Space Gallery program, which aims to provide undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to exhibit their artwork on campus. Summary of Essential Functions: The Student Space Gallery Manager (SSGM) will provide overall supervision to the five student galleries on MICA’s campus: Bunting, Gateway 1 & 2, The Great White Wall, Lazarus 1 Gallery, and. The SSGM will manage the operations of the gallery spaces, communicating with and supporting artists exhibiting in the galleries, as well as provide outward facing general information/marketing regarding current and upcoming exhibitions. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Advising (40%) Provide assistance for installations and de-installations which may include but not be limited to: advising on and executing installation plans, lifting/moving objects, installing hanging material, advising on how to patch and paint, advising and assisting on printing/hanging wall text/labels, etc. Advise accepted artists on necessary steps to create a successful exhibition from application acceptance, to installation, to de-installation Deliver feedback to artists not selected upon request Advise applicants as needed Operations (25%) Prepare gallery space for exhibitions/receptions Maintain general cleanliness of gallery space & safety of artwork on exhibit Track & record attendance at receptions Maintain an understanding of MICA Exhibition policy/procedures/resources Marketing, Recruitment, Communication (25%) Promote SSG exhibitions by preparing information about upcoming applications & shows for CSE publicity materials such as: social media, print publications, posters, flyers, gallery prospectus, etc. Digitally document shows and archive past exhibitions Works collaboratively with one other Student Space Gallery Manager (an undergrad or graduate student) to divide up duties and share responsibilities Communicate actively with the Exhibitions Department to prepare for shows Other (10%) Organize Jury hiring, Jury meetings/artist application review, and sit as a non-voting member of the Jury. Create and facilitate other programs such as Artist Talk to build and grow the program. Other duties as deemed necessary by Associate Director of Student Engagement Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates efficient time management while prioritizing workload Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills Ability to deliver constructive feedback Ability to assist with exhibition install/de-install Minimum Qualifications: Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate student at time of employment Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 Demonstrated leadership abilities Communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail A desire to serve the MICA community Preferred Qualifications: Previous gallery and/or exhibition experience strongly preferred Curatorial experience a plus, but not necessary Peer-advising experience Experience with marketing Compensation Information: $15.00 per hour Time commitment: 4-8 hour per week, including: Minimum of three (3) office hours per week Weekly meeting with Associate Director of Student Engagement (1 hour) Conditions of Employment The SSGM position requires approximately 4-8 hours a week, and office days and hours are flexible for student schedule Attend a 1-2 hour transition meeting & training session with the outgoing SSGM (typically takes place in May and late August) Attend Joint Student Leader Training (late August) Attend SSG Jury Training & Selection Meeting (October and March) Student employees may work no more than 20 hours per week across all on-campus positions. Application Timeline & Details Applications close March 1, 2026 Interviews will take place throughout the month of March For more information, please contact Vicky Wang at vwang@mica.edu. Please note: This position is contingent on the college’s operational plan, fiscal budget, and the department’s need for student employees. Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate. Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment. Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check. MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363. Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.

Responsibilities

The Student Space Gallery Manager will oversee the operations of five student galleries, supporting artists and managing exhibitions. Responsibilities include advising on installations, maintaining gallery spaces, and promoting exhibitions.