SUNY Art Exhibitions Intern

The State University of New York, or SUNY, is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the United States, with 64 colleges and universities spanning the state from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Buffalo. SUNY System Administration employees, based in Albany and New York City, provide critical support for SUNY campuses, employees, and students to advance SUNY's mission of providing high-quality, affordable higher education for all.

Across a wide range of roles, from finance and legal counsel to student support, academic affairs, IT, admissions, and more, our employees work toward advancing the four priority pillars established by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees: student success; research and scholarship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and economic development and upward mobility.  SUNY System Administration is a mission-driven workplace with robust New York State benefits including health insurance, retirement, time off, and paid family leave.

Job Description:

The SUNY Art Exhibitions Intern will manage the annual SUNY Art Exhibitions and coordinate the Thayer Fellowship and Patricia Kerr Ross Award programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the SUNY Art Exhibitions, including submission tracking, communication with faculty/staff, coordinating  and assisting in art installations and dismantling, and overseeing pick-up and drop-off of artwork.
• Organize review and curation processes, working with curators, facilities, and operational staff.
• Create and distribute Google forms, spreadsheets, and exhibition documentation.
• Coordinate the Best of SUNY Art Awards, including adjudication, winner notifications, and reception planning.
• Handle inquiries about art purchases and facilitate communication between artists and potential buyers.
• Work with the Business Office on budgets, payments, and travel arrangements for curators.
• Liaise with SUNY Communications for promotional activities and press releases.
• Ensure budget planning and account management for the art program.

Thayer Fellowship and Patricia Kerr Ross Awards:

• Administer the Thayer Fellowship and Patricia Kerr Ross Award programs for graduating arts students.
• Promote the awards and manage the application and selection process.
• Coordinate judging panels and organize "Thayer Day" presentations for finalists.
• Notify winners, arrange awards payments, and prepare announcements and press releases.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Attending SUNY in a Master's Degree Program
• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in arts administration or event coordination
• Proficient skills in Microsoft 365 Products
• Knowledgeable of budgeting, contracting and payment administration
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

Additional Information:

Hours are flexible. Typically averaging 20 hours per week.  Paid Positions: Graduate students $18.00/hour.