erika.katayama
03-30-2018, 10:24 AM
CLASSIFICATION/GRADE/SALARY RANGE
Full-time, Exempt, Temporary (Employment Agreement from May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020)
Salary commensurate with experience
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Coordinator, Statewide Exhibitions, provides direct support to the Director, Exhibitions in the administration and execution of the DIA’s statewide exhibition program supported by a grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Under the supervision of the Director, Exhibitions, this position oversees, manages, and coordinates the planning, scheduling, budgeting and implementation of the statewide exhibition program and serves as the DIA liaison with the Terra Foundation as well as participating venues, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage and coordinate all activities related to the statewide exhibitions program
Coordinate stakeholders from across the museum involved in the statewide exhibition development and implementation including but not limited to staff from Registration, Exhibitions, Curatorial, Learning and Audience Engagement, Conservation, Marketing and Public Relations, Development, Evaluation and Research, Public Affairs and Accounting
Facilitate and manage communication with internal stakeholders as well as external, including the Terra Foundation, participating venues, vendors and contractors
Develop and monitor statewide program schedule to ensure that internal and external stakeholders stay on track and deadlines are met
Develop and manage the budget for the statewide program, including tracking expenditures from all stakeholders
Identify and vet new venues for statewide program
Coordinate the execution of contracts/letters of agreement with participating venues
Coordinate DIA partnerships with teachers in schools across Michigan to develop educational programs that complement the statewide exhibitions
Coordinate professional development opportunities for curatorial, interpretive, marketing and collections management staff at collaborating institutions, including organizing workshops and site visits.
Facilitate/ promote presentations by DIA staff and partners on the statewide program at Michigan Museums Association (MMA) and American Alliance of Museums (AAM) conferences and events
Produce biannual report to the Terra Foundation that includes narrative on statewide program activities, and financial statement
Coordinate planning for Phase II of the Terra Foundation grant in which the DIA will collaborate with two statewide institutions in the co-creation of two exhibitions drawn from the DIA’s American collections that will travel to a total of eight (8) venues in 2021-2022
Leverage technology including the use of software tools (Microsoft Office SharePoint, Smartsheet) to aid in exhibition project management and execution
Assist with other departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in art history, museum studies, arts administration or related field
Knowledge of all basic component aspects involved in developing and organizing exhibitions and gallery installations
Ability to manage several exhibitions and projects simultaneously
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in exhibition coordination or museum registration
Knowledge of art history and art museum operation preferred
Knowledge of project management software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Smartsheet) and other standard office procedures and equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment
Proven diplomatic problem-solving capabilities
If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so online at www.dia.org by close of business day, April 23, 2018.
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Full-time, Exempt, Temporary (Employment Agreement from May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020)
Salary commensurate with experience
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Coordinator, Statewide Exhibitions, provides direct support to the Director, Exhibitions in the administration and execution of the DIA’s statewide exhibition program supported by a grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Under the supervision of the Director, Exhibitions, this position oversees, manages, and coordinates the planning, scheduling, budgeting and implementation of the statewide exhibition program and serves as the DIA liaison with the Terra Foundation as well as participating venues, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage and coordinate all activities related to the statewide exhibitions program
Coordinate stakeholders from across the museum involved in the statewide exhibition development and implementation including but not limited to staff from Registration, Exhibitions, Curatorial, Learning and Audience Engagement, Conservation, Marketing and Public Relations, Development, Evaluation and Research, Public Affairs and Accounting
Facilitate and manage communication with internal stakeholders as well as external, including the Terra Foundation, participating venues, vendors and contractors
Develop and monitor statewide program schedule to ensure that internal and external stakeholders stay on track and deadlines are met
Develop and manage the budget for the statewide program, including tracking expenditures from all stakeholders
Identify and vet new venues for statewide program
Coordinate the execution of contracts/letters of agreement with participating venues
Coordinate DIA partnerships with teachers in schools across Michigan to develop educational programs that complement the statewide exhibitions
Coordinate professional development opportunities for curatorial, interpretive, marketing and collections management staff at collaborating institutions, including organizing workshops and site visits.
Facilitate/ promote presentations by DIA staff and partners on the statewide program at Michigan Museums Association (MMA) and American Alliance of Museums (AAM) conferences and events
Produce biannual report to the Terra Foundation that includes narrative on statewide program activities, and financial statement
Coordinate planning for Phase II of the Terra Foundation grant in which the DIA will collaborate with two statewide institutions in the co-creation of two exhibitions drawn from the DIA’s American collections that will travel to a total of eight (8) venues in 2021-2022
Leverage technology including the use of software tools (Microsoft Office SharePoint, Smartsheet) to aid in exhibition project management and execution
Assist with other departmental projects and perform other duties as assigned
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in art history, museum studies, arts administration or related field
Knowledge of all basic component aspects involved in developing and organizing exhibitions and gallery installations
Ability to manage several exhibitions and projects simultaneously
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in exhibition coordination or museum registration
Knowledge of art history and art museum operation preferred
Knowledge of project management software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Smartsheet) and other standard office procedures and equipment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate and work in a team-oriented environment
Proven diplomatic problem-solving capabilities
If you are interested in applying for this position, please do so online at www.dia.org by close of business day, April 23, 2018.
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER