The mission of the Skirball Cultural Center is to deepen the appreciation of Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals. The Skirball welcomes and affirms every ethnic and cultural identity.
The Skirball seeks a dynamic, dedicated individual to join the Skirball Museum team as Exhibition Manager. Reporting to the Museum Director, the Exhibition Manager will coordinate changing and traveling exhibitions, permanent exhibition maintenance, and other Museum projects and initiatives across curatorial, design, and registrarial divisions. The incumbent is expected to have experience working successfully in collaborative environments and providing team leadership.
Responsibilities:

  • Developing and updating project priorities and timelines for permanent and temporary exhibitions
  • Working with curators, registrars, and exhibition design and production teams to develop long-lead and detailed schedules for Museum exhibition projects and initiatives
  • Supervising the preparation and tracking of Museum operating budget and exhibition project budgets
  • Organizing project meetings and reviews
  • Drafting contracts and overseeing contractual commitments of Museum projects
  • Preparing and negotiating touring agreements for Skirball-organized exhibitions
  • Developing tour itineraries and coordinating activities related to installation of Skirball exhibitions at other venues
  • Supervising an administrative assistant to ensure that meetings, schedules, reports, and records are handled smoothly and efficiently


Job Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of the exhibition development and design process
  • Effective communication skills
  • Capacity to work with people of diverse cultures and economic backgrounds
  • Appreciation and understanding of the Skirball Cultural Center mission
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated success in organizational and project management skills; career path of increasing responsibility and effectiveness in managing museum projects
  • Excellent connections with other museum professionals and exhibition service providers
  • Degree in Museum Administration or related field and at least four years of experience working in a museum; advanced degree preferred



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Contact Person: Sharon Wright Phone: 310-440-4556
Email Address: swright@skirball.org