Title: Curator and Exhibition Manager
Status: full-time, 4 days a week (occasional nights and weekends for exhibition openings, talks, fundraisers, etc.)
Reports to: ALH Executive Director
Salary: Annual Salary $60k, $600 monthly health stipend, matching 401k up to 4%
This position will remain open until filled.

Position Summary:

The Curator and Exhibition Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects within the Exhibitions Department, a key area of Art League Houston’s mission. This position oversees all aspects of the exhibition process, including installation, exhibition management, curatorial organization, and administrative operations, with the goal of implementing exhibitions and installations that fulfill the organization’s mission. Additionally, this position oversees external partnerships for exhibitions.

The Curator and Exhibition Manager works closely with the Executive Director and other department managers. The duties of this position are fast-paced and complex, and the ideal candidate must have significant installation and exhibition management experience, be highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and be professional, proactive, and an outstanding problem solver.

An essential function of this role is to facilitate the exhibition planning and implementation process while ensuring numerous day-to-day details are handled well, often managing multiple installations, exhibitions, and projects simultaneously. Key areas of coordination include creating and maintaining project schedules, managing budgets, processing invoices, and ensuring clear interdepartmental communication.

This position works four days a week, with occasional evening and weekend hours for installations, receptions, artist talks, and other events.

Primary Duties

Exhibition & Curatorial Management

Manage all exhibition and special project logistics, including installation coordination, artwork handling, and artist travel and accommodations
Organize and curate the annual Texas Artist of the Year and biannual Lifetime Achievement Award in the Visual Arts exhibitions
Collaborate with other departments to organize to organize exhibitions that support ALH's outreach and education activities, such as the student, instructor, and Healing Arts program exhibitions
Create and maintain exhibition production schedules and annual schedules
Manage and monitor budgets and forecasts
Generate artist contracts and loan agreements and track correspondence
Coordinate artwork shipping and transportation
Organize opening receptions, artist talks, and other programs developed with artists in support of their exhibitions
Build and maintain relationships with artists, institutions, and cultural partners across Texas to support collaborations and exhibitions

Installation

Manage exhibition installation and de-installation, including hands-on work in the galleries
Schedule and lead art handlers and installation teams
Facilitate gallery maintenance including wall repair, painting, and lighting
Order artist materials and installation supplies as needed
Coordinate artwork transportation and logistics for incoming and outgoing works
Unpack, condition report as needed, and pack artwork for shipment or pickup
Manage gallery lighting and inventory

Fundraising

Assist the Executive Director with grant research, writing, and reporting
Engage with donors, board members, and external partners in support of exhibitions and program

Design & Communication

Oversee design and production of exhibition materials such as postcards, banners, and vinyl
Collaborate with staff to develop marketing materials and social media content related to exhibitions and programs
Coordinate catalogue production for award exhibitions such as the Texas Artist of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts
Coordinate final stages of Texas Artist Today Volume II catalog production
Work with Communications staff to support exhibition marketing efforts

Public Programming & Engagement

Organize and lead public programming, including gallery talks, panel discussions, workshops, and educational events in collaboration with other departments
Oversee Young Professionals programming and Coffee with a Curator events, and develop new audience engagement initiatives
Coordinate and lead exhibition tours for partners, donors, and community groups

Additional Duties

Manage logistics for the annual Gala Silent Art Auction and Preview Event
Assist with fundraising events, including the MARTY Healing Art program fundraiser and annual Gala
Manage and serve as liaison to the Artist Advisory Board
Oversee the open call for exhibition proposals and selection process
Represent the organization on panels, juries, and at public events
Oversee ALH retail items and publications, including inventory and sales of branded materials
Manage ALH’s participation in art fairs and book fairs
Provide expertise and collaboration on internal and external initiatives across departments and with partner organizations

Experience & Skills

Minimum B.A. or B.F.A. degree in studio art, art history or related field (M.A. preferred)
Minimum 4 years’ experience working in exhibition planning and production at an artist-centered organization, art gallery, museum, or other cultural organization
Ability to work onsite 4 days per week (and occasional nights and weekends for exhibition installations, openings, talks, fundraisers, etc.)
Excellent organization, writing, and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Art installation/handling experience preferred
Must be familiar with basic tools, be able to lift objects of 50 lbs, and climb ladders
Passionate interest in contemporary art exhibition management and the role of art in the community

Art League Houston Mission

The mission of Art League Houston is to connect the community through diverse, dynamic, and creative experiences that bring people together to see, make, and talk about contemporary visual art.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter, along with a resume/CV with three professional references (Word or PDF format), and two writing samples via email only to jobs@artleaguehouston.org. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No drop-ins or phone calls, please.

Art League Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values workplace diversity. Art League Houston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, disability, marital or partnership status, or veteran status.

Deadline: 09/30/26
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://www.artleaguehouston.org/jobs

The Patron Service Manager is part of the Customer Care team and responsible for providing personalized, concierge-level service to HGO’s donors, efficient management of donor ticket operations, as well as managing subscriber benefits across departments. This position works closely with the Philanthropy team and executive leadership to coordinate memorable and enriching experiences for high profile constituents. This is a primarily on-site role with some remote flexibility.
The ideal candidate is one who thrives in a growth mindset organization, challenges the status quo, excels at connecting people, and drives strong processes and results. They will be charged with contributing to a culture of high performance and operational excellence—all focused on delivering superior customer engagement.

Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, and dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission. If you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.

About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, three Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.
Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand. We believe every team member enriches our organization by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
Generous paid time off.
403b retirement plan with employer match.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional development fund and opportunities.
Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots, plus easy access to Metro transportation.
Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.

Key Responsibilities
Ticketing Operations
Works closely with the Philanthropy team to provide expert-level ticketing services, benefits fulfillment, and related operational support to create memorable experiences for donors, prospective donors, and other institutional partners
Provides personalized, concierge-level ticket services for a portfolio of donor groups beginning at the Patrons Circle giving level. This includes subscription sales and renewals, single ticket sales, ticket exchanges, etc.
Responsible for maintaining a 92% or better subscription renewal rate for the Patron Services portfolio of accounts
Manages dress rehearsal ticketing operations for all qualified beneficiaries and company stakeholders
Prepares will call tickets for high profile constituents for personal handoff at valet or the box office
Manages ticketing operations for ticketed special events such as Opening Night Dinner and Concert of Arias
Supports the Office of General Director and Executive Leadership with special ticket requests
Manages the development and delivery of season tickets and related informational materials

Donor and Subscriber Benefits
Manages subscriber benefit programs and coordinates across participating departments to deliver enriching experiences for subscribers that drive added value and increased engagement across all points f the customer journey
Plays a critical role in driving a culture of continual, iterative improvement to current subscriber benefit programs, ideating new opportunities, piloting new concepts, and deploying newly added benefits
Manages operations for donor benefits such as donor valet parking, reserved self-parking, and rideshare partners

Other Duties
Maintains a strategic presence for the Patron Service team at Philanthropy events where Patrons Circle constituents will be present such as Opera Unwrapped, recitals, backstage tours, masterclasses, salons, etc.
Serves as a mentor and resource to members of the Customer Care team to foster professional growth, first-in-class service, and a concierge-style, customer-centric mindset
Develops and tracks financial budgets for the Patron Services team on a quarterly and annual basis
Monitors and tracks operational KPIs and performance against benchmarks for the Patron Services team
Implements a framework for continual evaluation and improvement through closed loop feedback systems, surveys, postmortems, and other voice of customer feedback mechanisms
Acts as an internal voice and advocate of various donor segments and provides insights into strengths, challenges, and opportunities
Advocates for innovation with a relentless drive to deliver ever-improving experiences
Champions strong internal systems and procedures to manage growth in both volume and complexity
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality or equivalent experience
4+ years of account management, relationship sales, fundraising, or operations with a demonstrated track record of strong customer outcomes
Experience mentoring or leading a team preferred
Experience managing budgets and tracking performance metrics
Comfortable working in a CRM; Tessitura experience strongly preferred
Must be available for evenings and weekends per performance/event schedule

Special Job Characteristics
Thrives in a collaborative, diverse team environment while maintaining the ability to work independently
Evaluates and executes calculated risks, identifies opportunities for improvement, and drives meaningful change
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Embraces challenges, approaches problems creatively, and actively seeks opportunities to improve

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those we consider important for an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.

Deadline: 05/27/26
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://www.houstongrandopera.org/about/employment-and-auditions

The Principal Music Librarian leads the Houston Grand Opera music library, overseeing music research, acquisition, preparation, and library operations to support programming at the highest artistic level. Working closely with the Music Director, Chief Artistic Officer, Chorus Director, guest conductors, and music staff, this role is integral to the successful execution of HGO’s season.

Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, and dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission. If you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.

About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, three Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.
 
Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand. We believe every team member enriches our organization by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.

Compensation and Benefits
We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
Generous paid time off.
403b retirement plan with employer match.
Flexible work schedule.
Professional development fund and opportunities.
Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots, plus easy access to Metro transportation.
Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.

Key Responsibilities
Music Research and Acquisition
Researches editions of repertoire for current and future seasons, advising HGO Artistic staff on available versions.
Negotiates performance, mechanical, and sync licenses with publishers in collaboration with Director of Artistic Operations for current and future seasons.
Secures rental and purchased materials according to production timelines.
Collaborates with the Music Administrator to confirm and distribute instrumentation details for all upcoming orchestral productions and events for budgetary and contracting purposes.
Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with music publishers and industry partners on behalf of Houston Grand Opera.
Music Preparation
Ensures all musical materials for productions, concerts, and events are prepared accurately, delivered on time, and compliant with Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Manages all aspects of orchestral music preparation including proofreading, editing, bowing, and part marking according to specifications from HGO artistic leadership and guest conductors.
Produces edited piano/vocal and chorus scores in alignment with HGO artistic leadership and guest conductors.
Creates and distributes cut lists and production memos pre-production and during the rehearsal process.

Library Operation & Leadership
Supervises the staff Music Librarian and additional over hire help, providing direction, training, and oversight.
Attends all orchestra readings and sitzprobes and serves on pit duty for stage rehearsals with orchestra and performances on a rotating basis with staff Music Librarian.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date instrumentation for current and future season projects in the company’s ArtsVision database.
Maintains the Houston Grand Opera physical and digital collection of full scores, piano vocal scores, choral scores, orchestral parts, and CD recordings in an organized manner, including tracking borrowed materials.
Administers the company’s quarterly ASCAP reporting process.

Oversees organization and maintenance of the Houston Grand Opera music library supplies and equipment in accordance with budgetary parameters.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of five years of professional experience as a music librarian at a major classical music organization.
Expert-level musicianship including fluency in a variety of clefs, transposition, and instrument nomenclature in various languages.
In-depth knowledge of operatic repertoire and industry practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and at least one music notation platform.
Experience working with AFM Union orchestras.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a high degree of diplomacy and discretion.
Demonstrated experience managing staff.

Special Job Characteristics
Requires a collaborative professional who can maintain composure and a positive attitude while delivering highly accurate work in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in working and collaborating with a variety of personalities. Will have to maintain a demanding and flexible work schedule during production periods. Weeknights and weekend hours required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those we consider important for an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job: extended periods of sitting and performing tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse, with strong visual and auditory focus, occasional lifting (not exceeding 20 pounds), reaching for items, effective communication skills, and fine motor abilities, being mobile within the office for activities like attending performances, events, and meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.

Deadline: 05/27/26
Location: Houston, TX
Website: https://www.houstongrandopera.org/about/employment-and-auditions