Museum Studies Program, U-M Rackham Graduate School

Exhibitions and Publications Project Manager – University of Michigan Museum of Art

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The Project Manager is an essential member of the team that helps facilitate the creation and  implementation of exhibition projects, permanent collection installations, tours, and public programs. We are looking for an inclusive, flexible, curious, creative problem solver. Reporting to the Director of Exhibitions & Publications, you will manage a portfolio of projects working cross-collaboratively across all Museum departments to ensure the success of UMMA’s exhibitions and programs from earliest inception phase, through implementation to installation/activation. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Compensation: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00

We are seeking applicants who are committed to building  diversity in our sector, which is expressed in myriad forms, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, (dis)ability status, and political perspective. When you join UMMA, you can expect to be part of an experienced team that views the Museum as a vital space for exploring contemporary social issues, building community and equity, and celebrating artistic expression and achievement. During this exciting moment of transformation, we seek staff who thrive in settings that foster creative, cross-organizational collaboration. In deciding whether to apply for a position at UMMA, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our “Commitment to Anti-Racist Action and a More Inclusive Museum.”

Responsibilities

  • Management of assigned projects working with the Museum’s team, campus partners, guest curators, editors, graphic designers, and project advisors.
  • Create exhibition records in UMMA’s cross-departmental exhibitions database.
  • Draft and track loan requests.
  • Schedule and lead project team meetings.
  • Manage event logistics for a variety of public experience & learning events.
  • Collaborate with the UMMA colleagues to ensure the production and delivery of interpretive materials.
  • Ensure adherence to and fulfillment of all exhibition contractual terms.
  • Coordinate travel, per diem, reimbursements, and other financial and logistical aspects of the exhibitions and programs for visiting artists, curators, couriers.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, humanities or a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
  • 2+ years experience in an arts, culture, or non-profit sector;
  • Demonstrated project management skills;
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Excellent computer skills with competence in the Google suite, Excel, Keynote, Trello/Asana or comparable project management systems; knowledge of CollectiveAccess or similar museum collections database desirable.

Additional Information

This position reports to the Director of Exhibitions & Publications. There are no direct reports to this position; opportunities to manage interns and/or work-study students.

Additional information and application instructions can be found here.