Exhibitions & Collections Manager
Duties
Responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of exhibition plans established by the South Asia Institute (SAI).
- Develops planning and production schedules for exhibitions; develops installation and shipping schedules.
- Reviews all exhibition contracts for feasibility and approval by Leadership.
- Interacts, manages or liaises with external contacts, including guest curators, artists, collectors, to ensure the timely execution of exhibitions.
- Interacts with lenders and lending institutions to arrange loans.
- Responsible for registration and documentation of exhibition materials and loans.
- Responsible for packing, shipping, crating of loaned artworks
- Responsible for the care and safety of exhibition objects and materials within SAI,
- Ensures that security and best museum practices are upheld.
- Responsible for object condition reports of temporary exhibition loans when necessary.
- Responsible for the handling and installation of objects in exhibitions.
- Liaises with the Curators and Installer regarding the installation and takedown of exhibitions.
- Responsible with leadership for the management of exhibition publications, including the liaison with guest curator/s, publishers, graphic designers, photographers, editors.
- Draws up contracts, prepares and monitors the schedule, responsible for timely delivery of material, photography, image permissions and copyright issues. Proof-reads texts.
Requirements
Demonstrated project management skills and experience with time-sensitive projects
- Exceptional organizational skills, problem solving and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated planning and scheduling skills
- Good understanding of Museum practices and standards, including the display and storage and the safe handling of works of art
- Proof reading
Technical or mechanical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel
- Knowledge of TMS, The Museum System collections management database, an asset
- Ability to handle objects, prepare condition reports preferred
- Ability to utilize best practices for display, storage and storage of artwork
- Comfortable and knowledgeable about packing a variety of artwork
- Photography skills an asset
Interpersonal/People management skills
- Have demonstrated management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience with teamwork
- Ability to collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners
- Be observant, detail oriented
- Ability to work in a high-stress, time sensitive work environment during installation periods
Experience/Bona fide education licenses or degrees required
- Previous experience in a museum or cultural organization desirable
- Experience with time management, teamwork and timelines
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Bachelor of Arts degree from college or university or demonstrated equivalent experience
Working conditions and special conditions of employment
- Able to undertake flexible working hours when necessary, including weekend and after-hours work
- Capacity to lift weight of up to 60lb; use of ladders, power and other tools