Powerhouse Arts

Powerhouse Arts

Exhibition Manager

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$75kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role

  • Powerhouse Arts (PHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to creative expression.
  • This role will focus on the planning and execution of 2 to 3 annual large-scale visual art loans exhibitions, newly commissioned artworks made for presentation onsite, 2 to 3 annual special projects, and limited related publications.
  • Qualified candidates will be contacted for virtual interviews.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, maintains, and monitors comprehensive, interdepartmental project schedules, timelines, and deadlines that drive the planning process for multiple concurrent exhibitions at various stages of development.
  • Works with the executive team to generate budgets. Tracks project budgets and expenses, processes invoices, and maintains accurate records of contracts, invoices, and payments.
  • Facilitates collaboration between Powerhouse Arts' Fabrication studios, artists, their galleries and representatives, and partner institutions.
  • Fabrication studios internally, and artists, their galleries or representatives, partner institutions, and contractors externally. Convenes meetings, sends out meeting notes, and follows through on next steps.
  • Channels relevant information such as artwork installation requirements and lender specifications to the Production team, which oversees build-out, installation, and all other production activity in PHA's Grand Hall, Small Hall, The Loft, and the Lobby.
  • Supports the development of a nascent publications program and related exhibition catalogues, including image licensing agreements and contributor contracts.
  • Makes recommendations for artwork and visitor safety and accessibility during the exhibition design process.
  • Coordinates artwork transportation with lenders, artists, galleries, and contracted fine art shippers, and collaborates with the Production team on artwork receipt and installation scheduling.

Requirements

  • If 80% of what you read fits you, or if you have skills that are transferable,
  • Critical and collaborative thinker with an interest in or knowledge of contemporary art, especially practices that engage with the social and political conditions of the day.
  • Proficiency with common office and project-management software (e.g. Asana or similar, spreadsheets, document management)
  • Passion for the arts and a commitment to PHA's mission
  • 3-7 years of exhibition coordination, project management, and/or registration in an art museum, arts nonprofit or gallery; prior experience managing projects involving contemporary artists and fabricators preferred
  • Strong project management skills including the ability to efficiently manage multiple concurrent projects on overlapping timelines with attention to detail and follow-through
  • Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Team player and ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with a range of internal and external stakeholders (artists, staff, tour venues, contractors, community members).
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends
  • Commitment to fairness, inclusion, and community-centered artistic practice; capacity to work with diverse artists and audiences.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and creative problem-solving orientation - comfortable navigating shifting priorities and evolving institutional needs. This position will support building an exhibition program from the ground up and must thrive in an emergent environment.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in arts administration or museum studies preferred
  • 3-7 years of exhibition coordination, project management, and/or registration in an art museum, arts nonprofit or gallery
  • prior experience managing projects involving contemporary artists and fabricators preferred
  • Demonstrated track record of managing large-scale exhibitions, and experience with commissioned projects preferred

Compensation

  • The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000 and commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • We offer excellent benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan and professional development opportunities.
  • Time off includes vacation, Summer Friday, holidays, and sick days.
  • Applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal opportunity

  • Powerhouse Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
  • equal opportunity employer.
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