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Art Department Coordinator jobs are open across film and television production, advertising, and theater, covering specializations in set decoration, props coordination, and production design support, from entry-level assistant roles to senior coordinator positions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - Woodshop Supervisor
Posting Close Date: November 19, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Position Start Date: January 4, 2027
Required Degree:
Minimum BA/BFA degree required; Terminal degree (MFA) or significant professional experience in related field preferred. Required degree must be completed before the position start date.
Experience:
Minimum Qualifications include:
- Experience using and maintaining woodshop tools, including table saw, jointer, planer, panel saw, miter saw, band saw, drill press, router tables, power sanders, jigsaw, central dust collection, etc.
- Precision woodworking skills
- Experience trouble shooting and solving fabrication challenges
- Experience teaching others to safely use woodshop tools
- Experience managing employees
- Good communication and organizational skills High level of craftsmanship and aesthetics
Preferred Qualifications include:
- Prior experience managing an open woodshop
- Experience in Art applications of woodshop equipment; particularly the construction of frames, panels, strainer and stretcher bars, crates for shipping art, and support materials for exhibitions Experience using CNC router
Duties/Expectations:
The Department of Art is searching for an adjunct supervisor for its Woodshop to work closely with a faculty liason in meeting the needs of the department. The woodshop is equipped with an array of power tools and the space necessary for the fabrication of painting supports, framing, exhibition prep and shipping support for art. It plays a crucial role in providing essential services to both faculty and students in the art program, aiding in the fabrication of art projects and preparation of exhibition materials required for successful outcomes. Multiple Art Department courses require students to utilize this space as a part of their course requirements each semester. Over one hundred students and faculty members use the woodshop space in some capacity each semester.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain woodshop with a set schedule of open hours
- Work with faculty liason to hire, train, schedule, and supervise student shop technicians
- Maintain a safe and clean work space for students and faculty
- Oversee and maintain woodshop equipment
- Develop and direct online and in-person training for use of shop equipment in coordination with faculty liaison
- Work with faculty liason to authorize, track, and report woodshop expenditures needed for maintenance and upkeep as well as student and faculty purchases of materials from the woodshop
- Maintain inventory of expendable supplies in shop
- Assist students and faculty in a range of courses and projects in the preparation of materials for painting, framing, exhibition preparation, and art shipping Work with faculty liason to coordinate and prioritize projects for the department, faculty, and students
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Department of Art - Woodshop Supervisor
Posting Close Date: November 19, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)
Position Start Date: January 4, 2027
Required Degree:
Minimum BA/BFA degree required; Terminal degree (MFA) or significant professional experience in related field preferred. Required degree must be completed before the position start date.
Experience:
Minimum Qualifications include:
- Experience using and maintaining woodshop tools, including table saw, jointer, planer, panel saw, miter saw, band saw, drill press, router tables, power sanders, jigsaw, central dust collection, etc.
- Precision woodworking skills
- Experience trouble shooting and solving fabrication challenges
- Experience teaching others to safely use woodshop tools
- Experience managing employees
- Good communication and organizational skills High level of craftsmanship and aesthetics
Preferred Qualifications include:
- Prior experience managing an open woodshop
- Experience in Art applications of woodshop equipment; particularly the construction of frames, panels, strainer and stretcher bars, crates for shipping art, and support materials for exhibitions Experience using CNC router
Duties/Expectations:
The Department of Art is searching for an adjunct supervisor for its Woodshop to work closely with a faculty liason in meeting the needs of the department. The woodshop is equipped with an array of power tools and the space necessary for the fabrication of painting supports, framing, exhibition prep and shipping support for art. It plays a crucial role in providing essential services to both faculty and students in the art program, aiding in the fabrication of art projects and preparation of exhibition materials required for successful outcomes. Multiple Art Department courses require students to utilize this space as a part of their course requirements each semester. Over one hundred students and faculty members use the woodshop space in some capacity each semester.
Responsibilities include:
- Maintain woodshop with a set schedule of open hours
- Work with faculty liason to hire, train, schedule, and supervise student shop technicians
- Maintain a safe and clean work space for students and faculty
- Oversee and maintain woodshop equipment
- Develop and direct online and in-person training for use of shop equipment in coordination with faculty liaison
- Work with faculty liason to authorize, track, and report woodshop expenditures needed for maintenance and upkeep as well as student and faculty purchases of materials from the woodshop
- Maintain inventory of expendable supplies in shop
- Assist students and faculty in a range of courses and projects in the preparation of materials for painting, framing, exhibition preparation, and art shipping Work with faculty liason to coordinate and prioritize projects for the department, faculty, and students
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.
MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education .
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in art department coordinator jobs.
- Experience supporting an art department on film, television, or commercial productions
- Proficiency with budgeting, purchase orders, and petty cash reconciliation
- Strong organizational skills for managing props, set dressing inventory, and vendor logistics
- Familiarity with production scheduling software and department coordination workflows
- Ability to work long and irregular hours on set and during prep periods
- Associate or bachelor's degree in film production, fine arts, or a related field
Tips for Your Art Department Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to production types
Film, television, and commercial productions each expect different coordinator skills. Separate your credits by format and call out the production scale, feature, episodic, or short-form, so hiring art directors can immediately see relevant experience.
Build a credits page alongside your resume
Many art department coordinator postings request a credits list separate from a traditional resume. Format yours by production title, role, art director name, and year. Hiring teams move fast and a clean credits page speeds up their decision.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists art department coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your vendor and rental relationships
Coordinators who already know prop houses, scenic vendors, and equipment rental contacts are immediately more useful on a production. Name specific vendor types you've worked with in your resume's skills section, it distinguishes you from candidates with no on-set network.
Prepare a budget-tracking example for interviews
Interviewers for art department coordinator roles consistently ask how you've managed petty cash, purchase orders, or tracking spreadsheets under time pressure. Walk in with a concrete example ready, including how you caught or prevented an overage.
Follow up after the production wraps
Art department coordinators are often rehired by the same art directors on future projects. Send a short thank-you after wrapping, stay reachable, and your name will surface when the next production staffs up, before the job is ever posted publicly.
Art Department Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most art department coordinators?
The most active employers for art department coordinators right now are Valdosta State University, Anthropologie, and Rice University, and the most openings are in Missouri, Utah, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Production activity in a given state heavily influences where openings cluster at any point in the year.
How many art department coordinator jobs are remote?
About 100% of art department coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most production work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include pre-production research, digital asset management, and administrative coordination roles that don't require daily on-set presence.
How do you become an art department coordinator?
Start by working as a production assistant or art department assistant on student films, independent projects, or local commercials to build your credits. Learn how props, set dressing, and scenic departments operate from the inside. Develop your budgeting and vendor management skills, build relationships with art directors, and move into a coordinator title as you take on more organizational responsibility across productions.
Can you get hired as an art department coordinator with little or no experience?
Entry-level art department coordinator roles do exist, typically on smaller productions, theater companies, or regional commercial shoots where budgets and teams are lean. Interviewers for these roles prioritize organizational ability, a working knowledge of production workflows, and demonstrated initiative on student or volunteer projects over a long credit list. A strong credits page from even low-budget work helps more than a general resume.
What does the art department coordinator interview process look like?
Most art department coordinator interviews include an initial call with a production manager or department head, followed by a more detailed conversation about your credits, vendor experience, and how you handle budget tracking under time pressure. Some productions ask for references from past art directors. Interviews move quickly once a production is greenlit, so being responsive and having your credits list ready speeds the process.
Where can I find and apply to art department coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to art department coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and production background, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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