Exhibition Director & Lead Preparator

University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Museums at the University of Richmond oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of all exhibitions and permanent collection installations at the Harnett Museum of Art and the Lora Robins Gallery.

The Exhibition Manager and Lead Preparator reports to the Deputy Director and Curator of Exhibitions and leads all exhibition preparation, budgets, and timelines with a focus on high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of art preparator and exhibition planning/design experience.
• Knowledge of museum practices, safety and conservation.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and management of all museum exhibitions and permanent collection installations.
• Develops exhibition production timelines and budgets.
• Coordinates exhibition design, CAD drawings, and installation with curators and staff.
• Supervises the Exhibition Preparator and student interns.
• Ensures ADA compliance, conservation standards and safe handling of objects.

Skills

Exhibition planning

Project management

CAD drawings

Time-based media

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SketchUp

AirTable

The Gallery System (TMS)

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University Museums at the University of Richmond oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of all exhibitions and permanent collection installations at the Harnett Museum of Art and the Lora Robins Gallery.

The Exhibition Manager and Lead Preparator reports to the Deputy Director and Curator of Exhibitions and leads all exhibition preparation, budgets, and timelines with a focus on high standards.