Exhibitions & Publications Project Manager at University of Michigan Museum of Art

Job Title: Exhibitions & Publications Project Manager

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00


Description

The Project Manager is an essential member of the team that helps facilitate the creation and  implementation of exhibition projects, permanent collection installations, tours, and public programs. We are looking for an inclusive, flexible, curious, creative problem solver. Reporting to the Director of Exhibitions & Publications, you will manage a portfolio of projects working cross-collaboratively across all Museum departments to ensure the success of UMMA’s exhibitions and programs from earliest inception phase, through implementation to installation/activation. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Responsibilities*
Management of assigned projects working with the Museum’s team, campus partners, guest curators, editors, graphic designers, and project advisors.
Create exhibition records in UMMA’s cross-departmental exhibitions database.
Draft and track loan requests.
Schedule and lead project team meetings.
Manage event logistics for a variety of public experience & learning events.
Collaborate with the UMMA colleagues to ensure the production and delivery of interpretive materials.
Ensure adherence to and fulfillment of all exhibition contractual terms.
Coordinate travel, per diem, reimbursements, and other financial and logistical aspects of the exhibitions and programs for visiting artists, curators, couriers.

Requirements

Required Qualifications*
Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, humanities or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
2+ years experience in an arts, culture, or non-profit sector;
Demonstrated project management skills;
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Excellent computer skills with competence in the Google suite, Excel, Keynote, Trello/Asana or comparable project management systems; knowledge of CollectiveAccess or similar museum collections database desirable.

How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, two pages or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).  Your materials will be assessed for written communication skills.

See full posting and apply online at: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/219191/exhibitions-publications-project-manager

POSTING CLOSES JULY 19, 2022

UMMA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

In deciding whether to apply for a position at UMMA, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our “Commitment to Anti-Racist Action and a More Inclusive Museum.

Find more details in UMMA’s 5 year strategic plan: https://umma.umich.edu/strategic-plan