Exhibition Project Manager at the Detroit Institute of Arts

Job Title: Exhibition Project Manager

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Detroit, MI

Salary: $47,451.00 – $56,942.00

 

GENERAL SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of Director of Exhibitions, provide direct support to the Director of Exhibitions in the administration and execution of the DIA’s exhibitions and permanent collection installations. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Manage and coordinate planning activities that pertain to the scheduling, tracking, duration, resources, sequencing and constraints related to special exhibitions and permanent collection installations as assigned. 
  • Develop and track project schedules and ensure project teams stay on track and deadlines are met. 
  • Facilitate and manage communication and collaboration as the liaison for internal stakeholders and outside organizations, vendors and contractors to make sure teams are communicating, working together, meeting deadlines.  
  • Leverage technology including the use of software tools to aid in exhibition project management and execution.
  • Initiate, organize, and conduct meetings; develop agendas, record meeting notes and distribute meeting results.
  • Assist Director of Exhibitions with the building, oversight and approval of exhibition budgets.
  • Coordinate, review and execute exhibitions and permanent collection installations. 
  • Coordinate interdepartmental communication to facilitate and track exhibition planning processes and procedures.
  • Assist with details of departmental projects and other special projects and events.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE  

Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Five (5) years of experience in fine arts museum project management required, specific exhibition project management experience preferred. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

  • Knowledge of all aspects involved in developing and organizing exhibitions and gallery installations.
  • Knowledge of project management software systems and standard office procedures and equipment.Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours for special events.
  • Must be proficient in latest version of Office 365.
  • Must have proficiency in the use of remote work technology such as scheduling with, connecting to, and using digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to manage several exhibitions and projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Forward-thinking; ability to anticipate future needs/steps for projects.Ability to work with sensitive material and maintain confidentiality.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Written, oral and presentation skills
  • Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive, and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork. This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, telephone and email. 

 

Requirements

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