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Museum Installation Manager
Job ID:
24919772
Position Title:
Museum Installation Manager
Company Name:
ASIA SOCIETY
Job Function:
Exhibitions
Entry Level:
No
Location(s):
New York, New York, 10021, United States
Posted:
August 24, 2015
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Duration:
Indefinite
Min Education:
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience:
3-5 Years
Required Travel:
None
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Email Address:
MuseumJobs@AsiaSociety.org
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Job Description
Museum Installation ManagerAsia Society, a prestigious, global non-profit with an exciting portfolio of programs in the areas of arts and culture, business and policy and education and leadership is seeking a Museum Installation Manager for our NYC location.
Purpose:
Primary responsibilities include assisting the Deputy Director of the Museum in logistics and installation management of art work in exhibitions and tour programs.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with exhibition designers on their proposed design taking into consideration museum requirements such as budget, building constraints and codes.
Coordinate installation construction and deconstruction relating to exhibitions.
Oversee installations, including management of budget; assist with assembly and handling of artwork; hire and supervise construction technicians and crew of art handlers; draft agreements with contractors.
Maintenance of museum during exhibitions, including lighting and mechanical and technical aspects of exhibitions.
Assist with crate handling and storage, preparation of crate lists, and other logistics regarding art shipments.
Develop and maintain inventory of Museum technical equipment and tools, including care, repair, and replacement, as needed.
Provide technical support and recommendations for Contemporary Art Collection of video and new media art and exhibitions.
Assist in general administration of the museum when necessary.
Other duties as assigned
Installation Manager will also be involved in the maintenance and art handling of the permanent collections, in conjunction with Registrar and Associate Registrar and Curators.
Assist with collections conservation.
Assist with maintenance of art storage facilities.
Assist with movement of collection as needed.
For information about benefits go to: www.asiasociety.org/careersHow to Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:MuseumJobs@AsiaSociety.orgIndicate job title and reference code AVISO1540 in the subject line.Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email is bounced back. Asia Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
4-5 years of previous museum experience preferred, particularly regarding art handling and installation.
Knowledge of construction techniques essential.
Excellent problem-solving skills and good writing skills as well as expertise with the computer and knowledge of graphics production a plus.
Some experience with management of art handlers.
Exhibition design experience and familiarity with digital design programs a plus.
B.A. in Fine Arts or Art History.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Email Address:
MuseumJobs@AsiaSociety.org
Museum Installation Manager
Job ID:
24919772
Position Title:
Museum Installation Manager
Company Name:
ASIA SOCIETY
Job Function:
Exhibitions
Entry Level:
No
Location(s):
New York, New York, 10021, United States
Posted:
August 24, 2015
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Duration:
Indefinite
Min Education:
BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience:
3-5 Years
Required Travel:
None
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Email Address:
MuseumJobs@AsiaSociety.org
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Job Description
Museum Installation ManagerAsia Society, a prestigious, global non-profit with an exciting portfolio of programs in the areas of arts and culture, business and policy and education and leadership is seeking a Museum Installation Manager for our NYC location.
Purpose:
Primary responsibilities include assisting the Deputy Director of the Museum in logistics and installation management of art work in exhibitions and tour programs.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with exhibition designers on their proposed design taking into consideration museum requirements such as budget, building constraints and codes.
Coordinate installation construction and deconstruction relating to exhibitions.
Oversee installations, including management of budget; assist with assembly and handling of artwork; hire and supervise construction technicians and crew of art handlers; draft agreements with contractors.
Maintenance of museum during exhibitions, including lighting and mechanical and technical aspects of exhibitions.
Assist with crate handling and storage, preparation of crate lists, and other logistics regarding art shipments.
Develop and maintain inventory of Museum technical equipment and tools, including care, repair, and replacement, as needed.
Provide technical support and recommendations for Contemporary Art Collection of video and new media art and exhibitions.
Assist in general administration of the museum when necessary.
Other duties as assigned
Installation Manager will also be involved in the maintenance and art handling of the permanent collections, in conjunction with Registrar and Associate Registrar and Curators.
Assist with collections conservation.
Assist with maintenance of art storage facilities.
Assist with movement of collection as needed.
For information about benefits go to: www.asiasociety.org/careersHow to Apply:
Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to:MuseumJobs@AsiaSociety.orgIndicate job title and reference code AVISO1540 in the subject line.Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email is bounced back. Asia Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Requirements Qualifications:
4-5 years of previous museum experience preferred, particularly regarding art handling and installation.
Knowledge of construction techniques essential.
Excellent problem-solving skills and good writing skills as well as expertise with the computer and knowledge of graphics production a plus.
Some experience with management of art handlers.
Exhibition design experience and familiarity with digital design programs a plus.
B.A. in Fine Arts or Art History.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Email Address:
MuseumJobs@AsiaSociety.org