Exhibition Project Manager

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.