Exhibition Manager at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Job Title: Exhibition Manager

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Cody, Wyoming 

Salary: $47,000.00 – $54,000.00

Description

For Consideration, please send Cover Letter and Resume to terryh@centerofthewest.org

Summary:

 Plans and coordinates creative and logistical aspects of Center exhibitions working on a collaborative basis to monitor and maintain all Center exhibits, and temporary and traveling exhibitions.

Job Duties:

  • Develop and implement exhibition designs and layout, coordinate exhibition installation, and deinstallation in conjunction with CEM staff.
  • Serve as a key team member and consultant for Center staff on all exhibition and collections-based projects.
  • Oversee object rotations, exhibition changes, and upgrades to gallery components for Center’s museums and library in conjunction with CEM staff.
  • Maintain calendar of Center’s exhibitions installations, deinstallations, and object rotations.
  • Conduct regular monitoring of exhibition areas with regard to exhibition components, object condition, and light levels in communication with curatorial and library staff.
  • Serve on committees related to Center exhibitions and special projects.
  • Design, produce and install exhibition mounts with consideration of object condition and exhibition aesthetics.
  • Pack and crate objects for outgoing loans and exhibitions as a Museum Services team member.
  • Create and manage an annual budget and yearly and long-range plan for the Exhibits Department.
  • Develop and ensure adherence to safe workplace practices and procedures in the operations of the department and the handling of museum collection objects.
  • Work collaboratively with Assistant Registrar/Collections Manager, Registrar, and Chief Conservator.

Requirements

Competencies:

  • Proven ability to creatively design exhibitions.
  • Ability to use CAD or similar software for exhibition layouts.
  • Competency in project planning software such as Excel, Microsoft office Teams, or similar formats.
  • Training and demonstrated ability in object mount-making skills in multiple mediums.
  • Skill in object installation and handling, including two- and three-dimensional objects.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with museum staff, professional colleagues, consultants, preparators/art handlers, artists, and vendors.
  • Creative and solution-oriented project planning.
  • Word processing, Excel, and Outlook aptitude.

 Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from accredited college or university in Exhibition Design, Museum Studies with a focus on exhibition design, or design.
  • Project management experience.
  • Two years of experience in art and object handling and museum installations
  • Two years of experience with carpentry and metal work, knowledge of materials, processes, equipment, and safety.
  • Specific training and/or experience with design and construction of mounts for museum objects using braising, soldering, and other methods and mediums.
  • Project management experience and strong organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with collection management databases (Argus preferred) and project management software.
  • Proficiency with design software – InDesign, CAD, SketchUP, etc.

Other Duties:

  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

  • Buffalo Bill Center of the West provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.