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Exhibitions Project Coordinator

Salary:
$65,000.00 To $75,000.00

Summary:

The Exhibitions Project Coordinator is the administrative lead for a busy division, supporting the successful planning, development, and execution of exhibitions at International ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Working under the Vice President of Exhibitions and Collections, this position manages project timelines, coordinates cross-departmental collaboration, tracks department and individual project budgets and contracts, and ensures administrative efficiency. The Exhibitions Manager also serves as a key liaison among curatorial, collections, design, internal departments and external vendors to ensure the smooth implementation of exhibitions that align with the museum’s mission and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

  • Develop and maintain detailed exhibition timelines and task trackers for multiple concurrent projects
  • Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions, and track action items for internal and external exhibition partners
  • Monitor project milestones and deliverables; proactively flag risks or delays
  • Support exhibition installation logistics, including scheduling, coordination with other divisional stakeholders and vendors

Administrative Support

  • Draft and process contracts, purchase orders, and payments in collaboration with finance and legal teams
  • Maintain organized records of all exhibition-related documentation, including budgets, correspondence, contracts, and design files
  • Track exhibition departmental and project budgets in coordination with the Director of Exhibitions and Finance team; manage and reconcile invoices and expenses
  • Learn the EOS system, manage weekly department meetings and department’s vision/traction organizer
  • Schedule quarterly conversations with the VP and each team member
  • Contribute to, track and manage department’s five year, annual and quarterly goals

Internal and External Communications

  • Act as a central point of contact for exhibitions project communications
  • Liaise with departments including Curatorial, Collections, Programs, Marketing, IT, Guest Services, Video Productions and Facilities to ensure project alignment and resource planning
  • Communicate with donors, lenders, contractors, and partners as needed to facilitate planning and logistics

Other Duties

  • Assist with exhibition evaluation efforts, post-project documentation, and reporting
  • Support traveling exhibitions and special projects as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned to advance departmental goals

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in art history, history, museum studies, arts administration, or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in project coordination and administrative support, preferably in a museum, gallery, or cultural institution setting
  • Certificate in project management a plus

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and deadlines
  • Familiarity with exhibition development processes and museum workflows
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Professionalism and discretion when working with confidential information and high-level stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Smartsheet) a plus
  • A collaborative spirit and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Primarily an office-based position, with occasional work in galleries and exhibition spaces
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally and assist with moving light exhibition materials as needed
  • Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required during exhibition installations or event

To Apply

To Apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to the .