Job Description

Exhibition Manager

Reports to:

Director of Exhibitions, Collections and Curatorial Initiatives

Essential Responsibilities:

Create and maintain, in coordination with the Director of Exhibitions, Collections and Curatorial Initiatives a comprehensive, long-term Exhibitions Calendar. Coordinate all in-house exhibitions and permanent collection gallery changes striving to anticipate issues and solve problems as they arise. Coordinate all touring exhibitions, striving to anticipate issues and solve problems as they arise. Create implementation schedules for all exhibitions, establishes milestones for timely completion, and regularly check adherence to deadlines. Coordinates all exhibition-related publications between Curators, guest writers, and external editing and design. Collates exhibition-related text for wall labels, title walls, panels, credit lines, and other printed exhibition support materials for external editing and design. Lead the development of all exhibition budgets and keep projects on schedule and within budget. Monitor actuals versus budgets to ensure that expenses stay within budget, and flag overages on a timely basis. Works closely with Finance and Development to ensure budgets stay accurate and current. Draft and negotiate artist, guest curator, and any other necessary professional service agreements as well as MOUs and contracts. Liaise with the Head Preparator and Curators to prepare galleries for installation and troubleshoot during the installation period Ensure all exhibition contract related payments and invoices to individuals and institutions are provided to Finance office. Schedule all museum-wide Exhibition meetings as well as regular check-ins related to the implementation of specific projects and update the Museum calendar accordingly. Use project management best practices, such as detailed project schedules, budgets, and communication platforms. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Head preparator Contract guest curators / writers Contract exhibition assistants
Minimum Education and Experience:

Education:
o Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, or a related field.

Experience:
o At least three years administrative and project-management experience in a not-for-profit setting, preferably in a museum environment, or the equivalent education and experience.

o Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining departmental and/or project budgets

o Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and professionally under pressure while sustaining a high level of attention to detail

Required Skills and Abilities:

Attention to detail and excellent organizational, project management, research, writing, and editing skills. Ability to lead and facilitate cross-departmental teams while maintaining a great deal of organization and advance planning. Demonstrated ability prepare and meet timelines and budgets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure while prioritizing multiple projects with competing deadlines. Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work well with artists and curators. Ability to collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners and create ways to meet mutual goals Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, in particular Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel and collection management systems. Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, proficiency in written and spoken French is an asset.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@beaverbrookartgallery.org. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00-$82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person