Deadline: Not specified
Salary range: $22 – $27 hourly
Start Date: September 2, 2025
Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt, temporary (up to 5 months, with potential for extension)
This full-time, non-exempt role will begin as a temporary position for up to five months, with the potential for longer-term employment based on mutual fit and organizational needs.
Position Summary
The Residency and Exhibitions Associate supports the MAK Center’s exhibitions and international residency program, ensuring smooth operations, artist support, and timely coordination across MAK Center sites. The role manages exhibition logistics, installation, and documentation, and serves as the primary liaison for the residency program at the Mackey Apartments. This is a highly collaborative role focused on production, artist care, and operational coordination in support of the Center’s programmatic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Exhibition Management
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Support the Director in implementing exhibition timelines, budgets, and production plans across MAK Center sites
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Coordinate with artists, curators, lenders, and vendors
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Oversee installation and deinstallation logistics, including registrarial tasks (loan agreements, condition reports, shipping, insurance)
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Manage editing and production of didactic materials and printed matter
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Organize and maintain exhibition documentation and archive
Residency Program Coordination
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Administer the international Artists and Architects-in-Residence program
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Manage artist onboarding, scheduling, communications, and final presentations
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Coordinate residency-related exhibitions in collaboration with residents and guest artists
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Liaise with facilities team to ensure maintenance of the Mackey Apartments and Garage Top Gallery
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Track and archive resident activities and documentation
Fitzpatrick-Leland House Archive and Study Center Support
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Assist in organizing and preserving residency-related records and exhibition materials
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Contribute to activation of archival materials through research and documentation
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Collaborate with staff, researchers, and contractors on archive development
Institutional and Program Support
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Provide production support for public programs across MAK Center sites
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Participate in cross-departmental and strategic planning meetings
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Contribute to grant reporting, fundraising events, and donor engagement events in coordination with the Director and Development team
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Assist with intern coordination and visitor services, as needed
Qualifications
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3+ years’ experience in exhibitions logistics, residency administration, or arts program management
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Excellent organizational and communication skills
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Familiarity with registrarial procedures and working with artists
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Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
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Ability to work independently, with flexibility and collaborative spirit
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Knowledge of contemporary art, design, and architecture a plus
The position is a full-time non-exempt role, with occasional evening and weekend commitments. Pay commensurate with experience. This is an on-site position reporting to the Director.
The MAK Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
