Art Exhibit Project Lead

About The Job

The Art Exhibit Project Lead is responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of temporary art exhibits as assigned. The work includes developing working relationships with artists, planning exhibits, installing exhibits and follow up evaluation with artists. Projects are assigned by the Art, Sculpture & Gallery Manager.

Duties

• Initiate and sustain working relationships with artists engaged in nature-based art – with a focus on providing a retail outlet for Minnesota/regional artists.
• Liaise with Arboretum teams as assigned such as; guest service, marketing and retail, education, public relations.
• Plan and implement opening events for temporary art exhibits as assigned.
• Engage with a diverse array of artists including intentional co-creation with arts communities.
• Develop and manage expense and revenue budget for temporary art exhibits as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 10 years of experience, or Master’s degree plus at least 8 years of experience, or Terminal degree plus at least 6 years of experience in Art, Art History, or Museum Studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, professional written and verbal communications.
• Experience developing and maintaining recordkeeping and organizational processes/structures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and monitor project based budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments or teams to achieve shared goals, demonstrated by successful completion of multi-stakeholder projects on time and meeting agreed-upon objectives.

Preferred

• Demonstrates a strong passion for art, plants, science, and education.
• Possesses experience with, or familiarity with, museums or other art organizations.
• Has experience working with collections management software.
• Maintains familiarity with, and established relationships within, local arts communities.
• Exhibits demonstrated entrepreneurial initiative and drive.
• Possesses familiarity with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) accreditation process.

About The Department

Arboretum Education Department includes management of art gallery spaces at the Arboretum (indoor and outdoor).

Pay And Benefits

Pay Range: $30.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

About University Of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.