What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exhibition Project Manager position at CMA Co?
The Exhibition Project Manager is responsible for an assigned selection of International, Traveling, and permanent collection exhibitions. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the museum, the Exhibition Project Manager is responsible for the administration of individual projects, and the coordination of a portfolio of projects in different stages of development over multiple years. The position is integral to ensuring the seamless completion of all exhibitions and installations, on time and within budget.
This position has oversight of the organization of information and establishing the flow of work in the planning and implementation of exhibitions in the three main gallery spaces : The Smith Hall, the Smith Gallery, and the Focus Gallery, as well as rotation spaces throughout the permanent collection galleries. Special circumstances may permit that exhibition projects outside of these spaces may be included, as assigned by the Director of Exhibitions. The work involved in each installation specifically includes the development of work plans based on program needs, and then the management of checklists, budgets, schedules, and information on each installation. Provides administrative and research assistance specific to exhibition projects for Director of Exhibitions.
The Exhibition Project Manager serves as the liaison among internal departments responsible for the planning and implementation of exhibitions : curatorial, publications, development, finance, registrars, conservation, design & installation, education, marketing, and visitor services, and security. The position will represent the exhibitions department internally and will collaborate closely with the Director of Exhibitions on relationships with sister institutions.
Requirements and Key Competencies
Master's degree (M.A.) in arts administration, museum studies, or business administration from four-year college or university is preferred; Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.F.A) in same or related areas with three-plus years' experience in museum administration or related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employee must have good organizational, interpersonal, writing, editing / proofreading, accounting, and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently. Ability to work well with a wide variety of people in different job positions essential. Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, and project management software are required along with basic office equipment such as fax machine, copier, printers, and CD-rom.
Ability to think critically in considering exhibition proposals, and to produce as well as review, edit, and proofread exhibition-related material.
Ability to assist with the preparation of contracts and reports.
Ability to effectively present information to museum staff and the general public. Ability to respond to inquiries and problems and communicate effectively to a wide variety of people. Proficiency with one or more foreign language extremely helpful.
Responsibilities
- Providing project management to oversee exhibitions, gallery rotations, and other special projects including :
convening meetings and serving as chair, setting agendas
establishing expense-side projections for individual projects
negotiating or drafting appropriate contract terms for exhibition agreements with partner institutions and venue institutions
Serving as the party ultimately responsible for exhibition production schedules on the whole
Individual exhibition descriptions, including correct title, dates, and gallery location.
Full-time Benefits include :