Curatorial Program Coordinator – Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida, Gainesville

Job Summary

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida is seeking a highly organized, collaborative Curatorial Program Coordinator to support our curators and ensure the successful execution of exhibitions and related programs. The Curatorial Program Coordinator will handle exhibition calendars, curatorial records, text production, budgeting, travel coordination, liaison duties, and staff supervision. This full‑time, 30‑hour‑per‑week position reports directly to the Chief Curator and collaborates closely with the curators, museum staff, volunteers, interns, university departments, and external partners.

ABOUT THE HARN MUSEUM OF ART

Since opening in 1990, the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida has been a cornerstone of the North Central Florida arts and culture ecosystem. In addition to serving the students and faculty of the University, the Harn is the most prominent fine art museum in the greater North Central Florida region and demonstrates its commitment to being a cultural resource through its free admission and educational activities. The museum is known for its high quality and relevant exhibitions, many of which have toured across the United States. The Harn’s collections consist of more than 14,000 works of art. They focus on African, Asian, modern and contemporary art, and photography with significant representation of Ancient American and Oceanic art, and a growing collection of prints and drawings before 1850.

More information about the Harn Museum of Art and its programs can be found at www.harn.ufl.edu.  

Job 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 in the curators’ absence.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Work Schedule & Hours

This TEAMS Non-Exempt position is 30 hours per week; flexible schedule determined in collaboration with the Chief Curator. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday and may include evening and weekend work depending on museum needs.

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online at through the University of Florida HR portal at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/listing/ JOB SEARCH 539642