Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Fountain House
Job overview
The Manager Gallery at Fountain House leads daily gallery operations and artistic programming to support individuals with serious mental illness, fostering systemic change and sustainable support.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves coordinating gallery hours, managing artwork inventory, planning exhibitions, handling gallery administration including payments and maintenance, assisting with events, managing marketing and social media, engaging member-artists, and supervising staff and volunteers.
Compensation and benefits
The salary ranges from $77,000 to $82,000 with benefits including professional growth opportunities and a mission-driven work environment focused on mental health advocacy.
Experience and skills
Requires a minimum of 5 years in gallery or arts administration, an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience, proficiency with social media platforms, strong communication skills, and a background in studio art or art history.
Career development
Offers mentorship, training, and career development opportunities within a rapidly evolving mental health advocacy field.
Work environment and culture
Fountain House values inclusion, social justice, mental health equity, creativity, accountability, and provides a supportive community environment for marginalized individuals.
Company information
Fountain House is a leader in mental health recovery with a global network of Clubhouses and comprehensive community care programs serving over 100,000 people worldwide.
Team overview
The Manager Gallery supervises one Mental Health Social Practitioner and manages all gallery volunteers and interns, including those at satellite locations.
Job location and travel
The position operates Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, with no specific mention of remote work or travel requirements.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines art gallery management with mental health advocacy, focusing on empowering individuals with serious mental illness through creative expression and systemic change.
Company overview
Fountain House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with serious mental illness by fostering community, providing resources, and promoting recovery through its innovative Clubhouse model. Founded in 1948 in New York City, it has grown into a global movement, with its model replicated in over 30 countries. The organization generates funding through donations, grants, and partnerships, enabling it to offer employment, education, housing, and wellness programs. Its pioneering approach has significantly influenced mental health advocacy and policy worldwide.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership and gallery administration experience, emphasizing your ability to manage daily operations and coordinate with diverse teams, including volunteers and staff, to keep the gallery running smoothly.
Focus on showcasing your skills in art inventory management, exhibition planning, social media strategy, and community engagement, especially your work supporting artists and managing marketing efforts across platforms like Facebook, Tumblr, and X.
Apply through multiple channels such as Fountain House's corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of visibility and follow up on your applications.
Connect with current employees in the gallery or arts administration division at Fountain House on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent exhibitions, asking about the gallery's community impact initiatives, or inquiring how the gallery supports member-artists' growth.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'gallery administration,' 'art inventory,' 'social media strategy,' 'artist engagement,' and 'mental health advocacy' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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