What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Exhibitions Manager position at Whitney Museum of American Art?
The Digital Exhibitions Manager is responsible for the project management and coordination of the museum’s various digital art initiatives, including both in-gallery presentations as well as online projects. The Digital Exhibitions Manager will oversee all administrative aspects of assigned exhibitions such as oversight of timeline and workflow; budgeting; coordination of project and installation logistics with stakeholders; and liaising with artists and developers as needed. The position requires strong background and experience in mounting exhibitions involving digital art in all its forms (such as installation, software art, and net art; VR, AR, and AI art), as well as working with film, video, multi-media and sound.
Responsibilities:
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.
About The Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.
EEO Statement
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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Responsibilities:
- Partner with Digital Curator and Digital Development team on planning for all museum digital art and multi-media initiatives
- Partner with Director of Exhibition Management on planning for non-digital exhibitions and artist projects, as assigned
- Develop detailed installation/launch schedule, exhibition budget and project timeline
- Outreach and coordination of project strategy, planning meetings and updates as needed to all internal stakeholders
- Negotiate agreements with all external project stakeholders, including partnering institutions, artists, program developers, and other vendors as required
- Coordinate all logistics and lead planning of assigned exhibitions and projects
- Troubleshoot issues that arise, working with WMAA staff as well as outside parties such as artists, lenders, developers
- Prepare and assemble documents and lists for Chief Exhibitions and Collection Officer, Director, Exhibition Management, and executive staff upon request
- Perform any departmental function when other exhibitions staff are not available
- Master's degree in related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in an art museum or related field with increasing responsibilities
- Multiple years of coordination experience on a wide variety of museum exhibition types with a specific focus and expertise on digital art
- Project management expertise
- Knowledge of exhibitions budgets, timelines, and stakeholders
- Experience with contracts
- Understanding of museum standards and best practices for the care of art, legal issues regarding collecting and borrowing of art
- Computer expertise in database management software
- Pay range of $90,000 - $95,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
- Generous PTO benefits
- Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
- Admission to world-renowned museums across the city and nationally
- Pet insurance and discounted membership for Citibike
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to arts and culture administration, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or take the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to this role.
About The Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art, founded in 1930 by the artist and philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, houses the foremost collection of American art from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From her vision arose the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been championing the most innovative art of the United States for 86 years. The core of the Whitney’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit American art of our time and serve a wide variety of audiences in celebration of the complexity and diversity of art and culture in the United States. Through this mission and a steadfast commitment to artists themselves, the Whitney has long been a powerful force in support of modern and contemporary art and continues to help define what is innovative and influential in American art today.
EEO Statement
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
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Salary : $90,000 - $95,000
