Exhibition Production Coordinator, Dean’s Office – School of Art and Design at FIT

Job Title: Exhibition Production Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $72,324.38

About Fashion Institute of Technology:
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for an Exhibition Production Coordinator.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Curator in the School of Art and Design, the Exhibition Production Coordinator prepares, handles, and moves artwork for exhibition, packing, and storage and installs exhibitions in the Art and Design Gallery and sometimes in additional campus spaces, as required. Works as part of a team.

Supervises the Graduating Student Exhibition, creates and generates production timelines, and coordinates all technology needs and requests for all departments for the exhibition.

Coordinates with the Curator, the Dean of the School of Art and Design, and the Exhibition Committee to facilitate the exhibition calendar. Works closely with visiting artists, professors, students, fabricators, temporary installers, interns, and work-study students, as well as relevant staff, to organize and manage the production of all exhibitions, including related budgets and expenditures.

Assists the manager with sourcing and purchasing materials and prepares annual presentations to incoming students and other College stakeholders, including College Communications, External Relations, and the Office of the President.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, organize, and manage all significant components of the Art and Design Gallery exhibitions, under the supervision of the Curator.  
  • Monitor all aspects of exhibition installations, staffing, budget, and materials.
  • Generates and supervises exhibition-specific deadlines for the installation and curation of exhibitions. Collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to maintain the Gallerys mission of being an extension of the classroom.
  • Supervises and regularly updates the FIT website. Coordinate the efforts of relevant FIT departments during exhibition installations. Attend relevant FIT meetings as well as conferences as needed.
  • Act as point person for gallery lighting issues.
  • Pack and unpack works of art for loans, exhibitions, campus installations, and transit.
  • Collaborate on handling oversize and complex artworks, including mounting systems, rigging, movement, and storage methods.
  • Research and recommend installation equipment.
  • Research and order supplies and equipment.
  • Participate in the development of exhibition planning.
  • Attend faculty and student installation-related meetings. 
  • Attend exhibition departmental production meetings.
  • Participate in creating exhibition budgets and sourcing materials for the Art and Design Gallery.
  • Perform related duties, as may be required.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Studio Art, or Museum Studies required.
  • 3-5 years of appropriate business experience.
  • Knowledge of exhibition production, design, installation standards, and art handling experience, including moving oversized art objects; gallery lighting experience required.
  • Experience working with college staff, curators, and faculty from diverse industries, exhibition producers, and students.
  • Experience overseeing the coordination of multiple activities and complex tasks for single and inter-related projects.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to monitor and assess performance, identify areas for improvement for corrective action.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Google applications, including Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar. 

Additional Information:
Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

Salary 
Salary: $72,324.38 per year

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $72,324.38 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 93, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule
Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

  • Retirement Plans
  • Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Commuter Benefit Plan
  • FIT Tuition Exemption Program
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays) 
  • 4-day Summer Workweek
  • Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship 
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual’s ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.   

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The working conditions for this position will be any combination of the classroom, lab, and/or office space. Certain roles may be required to handle machinery and chemicals. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent bending, frequent walking, and occasional lifting 50 lbs. or more.

Application Instructions:
In order to considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial transcript 
  • A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants – Login t to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.

Full job description can be found here. 

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