Art Project Manager: Public Art Installations Lead

Friends of the High Line; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Retirement plan benefits

Job summary

Friends of the High Line seeks a Project Manager for High Line Art to support production of art projects and live events from concept through fabrication and installation. You will collaborate with artists, fabricators, galleries, nonprofits, and public partners to supervise commissions and maintain workspaces.

Reporting to the Art Director of Exhibitions, you’ll work with Maintenance, Operations, Planning & Design teams, and NYC agencies to ensure smooth execution and access to spaces.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in arts project management or exhibition organization.
• Experience working with artists, galleries, museums or related institutions.
• Supervisory experience; ability to collaborate and lead.
• Experience developing and managing budgets; ability to work within constraints.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and solve problems.
• Experience with artists, fabricators, and art installers.
• Knowledge of construction methods and outdoor work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop feasibility studies and technical implementation plans for future projects.
• Collaborate with artists, fabricators, and vendors on production and execution.
• Coordinate logistics for receiving, staging, and installing artwork.
• Create contracts with artists and vendors using templates.
• Act as liaison to exhibiting artists and their representatives, including travel/ accommodations.
• Create and monitor project schedules to ensure on-time installation.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Operations for park access and space use.
• Manage on- and off-site logistics and brief installation crews on site protocols.
• Coordinate with NYC Parks and other agencies for approvals.
• Develop communication processes to inform stakeholders of project impact.
• Maintain artwork via cleaning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Arts experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area of study

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Rhino

SketchUp

MS Office

G-Suite

Job description

Friends of the High Line seeks a Project Manager for High Line Art to support production of art projects and live events from concept through fabrication and installation. You will collaborate with artists, fabricators, galleries, nonprofits, and public partners to supervise commissions and maintain workspaces.

Reporting to the Art Director of Exhibitions, you’ll work with Maintenance, Operations, Planning & Design teams, and NYC agencies to ensure smooth execution and access to spaces.