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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a full range of programmatic support to the Director of Exhibitions and Programs and is responsible for facilitating the entire sequence of functions related to exhibition development, installation and maintenance



• Develop and manage the tracking of the annual Department budgets



• Serve as liaison for budgets interdepartmentally and with the Administration Department



• Develop and manage three-year exhibition schedules



• Oversee production of exhibition graphics, signage and gallery guides



• Coordinate with shipping agents, insurance brokers, artwork

conservators, two-dimensional object framers and installation specialists such as carpenters, painters, art handlers, lighting experts, heavy metal handlers, video/audio technicians and other contract service providers, as may be required for the installation and de-installation of contemporary artwork



• Act as a resource to and liaison with museum staff regarding exhibition and program plans, schedules, and activities



• Draft artist and exhibition contracts as well as object loan agreements; review and administer contracts from other artists and venues



• Supervise the Exhibitions Assistant



• Responsible for overall department administration including: handling and preparation of correspondence and mailing lists; setting-up and maintaining the materials storage and record-keeping systems; answering phones and distributing mail



• Assist Curator with research for exhibitions, artwork handling and exhibit space preparation





QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors of Arts in museum education, arts education, art history or an allied field (graduate degree preferred).



Experience: At least two to three years project/program management or art administration experience required. Must be committed, and sensitive, to working with children. Proven experience in visual art or art museum education, a knowledge of and/or openness to contemporary art, and the ability to communicate in a positive manner with diverse audiences, including other staff members, volunteers and the general public. Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills are necessary; ability to work as part of a team of dedicated professionals is essential. Ability to manage multi-layered, collaborative events that serve a diverse range of audiences. Must be highly organized, detail oriented, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment. Experience in assisting with exhibition planning and execution with ability to analyze, interpret and apply the principles of rigorous scholarship and sound management principles. Demonstrated proficiency in areas of budgetary preparation and fiscal management, including monthly and quarterly projections, and future planning. Demonstrated ability to efficiently develop and maintain a records management system. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Bilingual a plus.





HOW TO APPLY

Send resume, cover letter to: The Children’s Museum, Attn: Exhibitions Coordinator Position, 211 Maple Street, San Diego, CA 92103 or email jobs@childrensmuseumsd.org