Manager Gallery

About Fountain House

At Fountain House, we believe in the power of community to transform the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. Every day, thousands of members choose to come to Fountain House to contribute their talents, learn new skills, access opportunities, and form friendships.? Members and staff operate successful employment, education, wellness programs and work as partners to perform all the functions that keep our community going.? The Fountain House model has been replicated in more than 300 locations in 30 countries and 32 states and currently serves more than 100,000 people with mental illness worldwide.? As originators of this approach, we provide leadership by constantly advancing the practice and by leading the conversation around mental health recovery.? As a result, Fountain House has created a comprehensive Community System of Care.? This includes Clubhouses in Manhattan, the Bronx, Hollywood California, Harlem NY, and Care Management,?Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment Services,?and a large housing program ranging from 24-hour supervised residences to scattered site supported apartments. We are committed to reducing social isolation, advocating for mental health policy changes, and driving solutions that empower our members.??

As the Manager, Gallery, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Gallery Director to facilitate the daily operations of the gallery and be the primary point of contact with the member-artists. Leading and continuing to develop the highest quality artistic programming for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), ensuring that our work leads to systemic change and sustainable support for people living with serious mental illness.

Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

Salary: $77,000 to $82,000

Your Impact

As the Manager, Gallery, you will:

• Coordinate with all staff/volunteers to ensure the gallery is open to the public during retail hours.
• Oversee and maintain artwork databases and inventory, both on-site & off-site.
• Participate in the planning and installation of in-house shows and external exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

Gallery Administration

• Ensure payments to vendors, artists, etc. are submitted and processed by accounting in a timely manner.
• Primary point of contact for building maintenance or other repairs.
• Assist with events such as opening receptions, etc.
• Interface with visitors.
• Liaise with clients on artwork sales, shipment, framing, and other logistics.
• Assist the Director with donor cultivation and representing the gallery at external events (x5-10/year)

Registrar Duties:

• Manage lending/loan program of artwork for internal offices, units, etc.
• Manage mailing lists, digital inventory, and artist information.

Marketing

• Point of contact with marketing consultants.
• Primary responsibility for social media strategy and execution.
• Responsible for upkeep and accuracy of gallery website and Artsy.

Marketing: Exhibition Management:

• Engage member-artists to participate in daily work and long-term projects.
• Provide Coaching & Assistance for Artists applying to grants, residencies, etc.
• Ensure communication is sent to member-artists about upcoming events, deadlines, and other information.

Team Leadership

• Supervise 1 Mental Health Social Practitioner
• Manage all gallery volunteers & interns to provide fulfilling and appropriate work activities.
• Manage volunteers and temporary staff at any satellite location.

Who You Are

• You are a compassionate and innovative leader with a deep commitment to social justice and mental health equity.?
• You believe people with serious mental illness deserve access to holistic support, and the opportunity to define their futures.??
• You are committed to ensuring members have a safe environment to develop independent life skills; forge sustainable social networks and community skills; increase their self-sufficiency and build a strong foundation from which they can achieve their life goals.
• You value inclusion, joy, accountability, and creativity-and you're ready to lead a program that embodies all of these.?

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of gallery or arts administration experience.
• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience, required.
• Experience with social media platforms, Facebook, Tumblr, X, required.
• Strong knowledge and interest in the gallery world and contemporary art.
• Studio art and/or art history background.
• Detail-oriented and strong written, oral and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a wide spectrum of personalities and needs.

Why Join Fountain House?

• Empower Marginalized Communities - Elevate the voices of individuals with lived experience and drive real systemic change.?
• Innovate in Mental Health Advocacy - Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of mental health reform.
• Professional Growth & Leadership - Access mentorship, training, and career development opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.?

Join Us & Make an Impact!

Be part of a movement that is transforming mental health care through research, advocacy, and community.?

Fountain House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At this time Fountain House, Inc. is not able to sponsor visas?

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.? Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.? The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.? This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.?