erika.katayama
11-23-2015, 12:42 PM
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts seeks candidates for its Director of Exhibition Planning position to manage all aspects of VMFA’s exhibition program.
Responsibilities: Leading a team of exhibition coordinators and working collaboratively with VMFA curators and other colleagues in departments across the museum, including Design, Development, Education, Marketing, Publications, and Registration, the Director of Exhibition Planning oversees budgets, contracts, schedules, and project and vendor management for all exhibitions organized and hosted by VMFA. Reporting to the Chief Curator and Deputy Director of Art and Education, the Director of Exhibition Planning will develop and spearhead a comprehensive planning process to successfully manage and implement a portfolio of special exhibitions projects in different stages of development over multiple years. These range from large-scale loan exhibitions that often travel to or from other museums, both nationally and internationally, to tightly focused exhibitions, often drawn from the permanent collection, that circulate to other museums in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
RequirementsQualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.F.A.) in art history, or a similar museum-related field, such as arts or business administration, education, museum studies, or studio art, is required along with a minimum of three years of museum experience. A Master’s degree (M.A. or M.B.A.) in the same or related areas is preferred. The successful candidate must have strong organizational, negotiation, accounting, interpersonal, and written, verbal and visual communication skills, as well as experience with budgeting, donor cultivation, and personnel management. The ability to lead a team, multitask, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently is essential. A security background check is required.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
To apply, log onto the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com (https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/) and submit your application, resume or C.V. and letter of intent. Position is open until filled. Please contact the HR office at 804.340.1485 if you need assistance. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. EOE
Responsibilities: Leading a team of exhibition coordinators and working collaboratively with VMFA curators and other colleagues in departments across the museum, including Design, Development, Education, Marketing, Publications, and Registration, the Director of Exhibition Planning oversees budgets, contracts, schedules, and project and vendor management for all exhibitions organized and hosted by VMFA. Reporting to the Chief Curator and Deputy Director of Art and Education, the Director of Exhibition Planning will develop and spearhead a comprehensive planning process to successfully manage and implement a portfolio of special exhibitions projects in different stages of development over multiple years. These range from large-scale loan exhibitions that often travel to or from other museums, both nationally and internationally, to tightly focused exhibitions, often drawn from the permanent collection, that circulate to other museums in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
RequirementsQualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.F.A.) in art history, or a similar museum-related field, such as arts or business administration, education, museum studies, or studio art, is required along with a minimum of three years of museum experience. A Master’s degree (M.A. or M.B.A.) in the same or related areas is preferred. The successful candidate must have strong organizational, negotiation, accounting, interpersonal, and written, verbal and visual communication skills, as well as experience with budgeting, donor cultivation, and personnel management. The ability to lead a team, multitask, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently is essential. A security background check is required.
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
To apply, log onto the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System at https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com (https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/) and submit your application, resume or C.V. and letter of intent. Position is open until filled. Please contact the HR office at 804.340.1485 if you need assistance. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. EOE