Join a Growing Team Dedicated to Advancing Contemporary Art Access
Position Overview
As a pivotal member of our dynamic team, the Exhibitions Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting ICI’s exhibitions program. This role aligns with our mission and core values, promoting wide-reaching and inclusive access to contemporary art, fostering experimentation, international engagement, cooperation, and collaboration. Reporting directly to the Director of Exhibitions and working closely with another Exhibitions Coordinator, this individual assists in the planning, preparation, and circulation of ICI’s touring exhibitions. Moreover, they collaborate with the Programs department on related publications and public programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Exhibitions in planning and securing exhibition venues
- Collaborate with guest curators, artists, and lenders to maintain accurate checklist information, didactics, and installation instructions
- Coordinate the production, photography, and packing of artworks
- Prepare loan forms and condition reports
- Conduct research and compile bibliographies for upcoming exhibitions
- Liaise with venues, supplying necessary information and responding to inquiries during exhibition tours
- Aid in the production of exhibition catalogues and other publications, securing image permissions, and managing distribution
- Craft language for exhibition-related external communications (e.g., social media and newsletters) and maintain exhibition-related website content
- Maintain an organized database of contacts
- Assist in the recruitment and supervision of interns
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or studio art
- A minimum of two years of experience in museums, nonprofit art spaces, or galleries
- Proven expertise in exhibition coordination and art handling
- Strong multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Programs
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and cultivate successful working relationships with ICI’s small staff and external partners
- Fluency in a second language (reading, writing, and speaking) preferred
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting salary range of $50,000
- Comprehensive employee benefits, including fully-paid health insurance and a retirement plan
- Generous paid time off: vacation, eight paid holidays, two weeks off at the year-end, and sick time
Work Hours and Location
- Full-time position
- Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm
- New York City location required
- Hybrid in-office and remote work schedule
- Occasional evening and weekend events in New York, as well as occasional travel
Application Deadline
Applications accepted until November 3, 2023; early submissions encouraged. To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to info@curatorsintl.org with “EXHIBITIONS COORDINATOR” in the subject line.
