Director of Exhibition Management

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is seeking a Director of Exhibition Management. As a member of the Exhibition Management Department, the Director of Exhibition Management, New York oversees the effective planning and execution of all exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum, New York as well as traveling exhibitions as assigned.

Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods, through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim network that began in the 1970s when the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, was joined by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, has since expanded to include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (opened 1997) and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (currently in development). Looking to the future, the Guggenheim Foundation continues to forge international collaborations that take contemporary art, architecture, and design beyond the walls of the museum. More information about the foundation can be found at guggenheim.org.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position manages the following departments: Exhibition Design, Exhibition Management, Licensing and Touring Exhibitions, and Fabrications, Construction, Lighting, and Art Handling in support of exhibitions.

• Key Responsibilities:  Partner with executive staff on long-term planning for the global exhibition program, providing comprehensive analyses of calendar trade-offs as needed.
• Develop and maintain the detailed global exhibition calendar with the Director of Affiliates.
• Collaborate with Curatorial to develop exhibitions and commissions for presentation at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York and selected other domestic and international venues.
• Oversee all stages of planning and implementation for New York exhibitions and assigned off-site exhibitions; ensure smooth and effective execution of these exhibitions (e.g. on time and within budget).
• Organize and lead exhibition planning and implementation meetings with appropriate staff; facilitate communication between all parties involved in exhibition planning and implementation and provide leadership to resolve conflicts.
• Manage the Exhibition Design, Exhibition Management, Licensing and Touring Exhibitions, and Fabrications, Construction, Lighting and Art Handling in support of exhibitions.
• Work with Finance to develop exhibition expense projections for New York exhibitions; track and manage the annual exhibition budget for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
• Review all invoices related to assigned exhibitions with departmental staff and ensure invoicing of participation fees is processed in accordance with the contract schedule.
• Work with the legal department to develop contracts and conduct negotiations with exhibition partners; ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Oversee other museum needs and initiatives, as needed; recent examples include coordinating capital improvements with the exhibition schedule and negotiating and managing a major film shoot at the museum.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 8-10 or more years of experience working in Exhibitions area for a museum, gallery, or foundation.
• Experience developing and managing budgets in excess of $1,000,000.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and legal agreements.
• Experience managing others effectively and working collaboratively in team settings.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational ability.
• Willingness to travel, as needed.
• Degree in art history / museum management preferred.

The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plan coverage. Our staff also enjoys generous vacation, sick leave and personal days, access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment.

Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to employment@guggenheim.org. Indicate the job title “Director of Exhibition Management” in the subject line. Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit the website for more details.