Gallery & Residency Coordinator

Why work at Greenwich House

At Greenwich House we believe in empowering communities through transformative programs we offer more than a job we offer a mission. When you work with us you become part of a passionate collaborative team committed to making a difference in peoples lives. Every initiative class and outreach effort we deliver is fueled by a shared commitment to equity and compassion.

Founded in 1902 as a settlement house aimed at supporting New York Citys growing immigrant population Greenwich House has since evolved into a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering wellness creativity and connection across the city. Today Greenwich House offers a diverse range of programs in health human services education and the arts serving thousands of New Yorkers each more at.

The Opportunity

The Gallery & Residency Coordinator supports the administration and successful operation of Greenwich House Potterys Gallery and Residency Program. The position serves as the primary administrative liaison for exhibiting artists and resident artists coordinates exhibition and residency logistics maintains program records and supports public-facing events and activities related to the Gallery and Residency Program.

The Gallery & Residency Coordinator works collaboratively with Pottery staff to ensure that gallery and residency programs support Greenwich House Potterys educational mission and engagement with contemporary ceramic practice.

Responsibilities

Gallery Administration

• Coordinate exhibition application review and selection processes
• Support Gallery & Residency Committee meetings and communications
• Coordinate annual exhibition schedules and exhibition timelines
• Serve as primary point of contact for exhibiting artists
• Coordinate exhibition openings and receptions
• Coordinate artwork pickup delivery and transportation logistics
• Track gallery sales and coordinate artist payments

Residency Administration

• Coordinate residency application review and selection processes
• Support Gallery & Residency Committee meetings and communications
• Coordinate resident schedules presentations artist talks and public programs
• Manage resident onboarding and orientation
• Serve as primary point of contact for resident artists
• Support communication between residents and staff

Administrative Support

• Maintain program calendars schedules and project timelines
• Coordinate logistics related to exhibitions residencies and public programs
• Process artist contracts honorariums W-9s check requests payments and related paperwork
• Maintain organized digital and physical program files records reports and documentation
• Provide exhibition and residency information to Marketing & Communications staff for press releases and promotional materials
• Provide exhibition and residency information to Education & Operations staff for internal communications and program promotion
• Work collaboratively with the Gallery Preparator & Pot Shop Coordinator on exhibition schedules installation logistics sales tracking and artist communications
• Assist with social media content creation
• Assist with special projects as assigned

What Youll Bring

• BA BFA MA or MFA in ceramics art history arts administration museum studies or related field preferred
• Experience working with artists exhibitions residencies or arts organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Familiarity with contemporary ceramics and craft
• Experience with Microsoft Office Google Workspace databases and digital file management systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for exhibition openings and special events

Employment Details

• Department: Greenwich House Pottery
• Location: 16 Jones Street and 27 Barrow Street New York NY
• Schedule: 24 hours/week Schedule may vary to accommodate exhibition openings artist events and residency activities
• FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Reports To: Directory of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
• Union Representation: Non-Union

Salary Range

The expected rate for this position is $30 per hour. This rate reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of this posting and may be adjusted based on experience education and organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility

Greenwich House is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure they can successfully perform the essential functions of their roles. If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact Human Resources.