Exhibition Production Lead

Virginia Museum of History & Culture; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture seeks a Manager of Exhibition Production who will serve as project manager for all in-house and traveling exhibitions. You will supervise the Exhibition Preparator and Technician and collaborate with curators, conservators, and operations staff to plan and direct installations that engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include creating production schedules, managing budgets, bidding for services, supervising contractors, and coordinating exhibition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in arts management, museum studies, or related field.
• 5+ years managing or producing museum exhibitions with supervisory experience.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with budgets, bids, and outside services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Exhibition Preparator and Technician in installation and deinstallation of exhibitions.
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules for each exhibition.
• Propose, manage budgets, and secure bids for services.
• Supervise freelancers including designers, fabricators, and installers.
• Oversee construction and installation activities for exhibitions.
• Help develop in-house and traveling exhibition calendars.
• Negotiate contracts and manage materials and vendor relations.
• Oversee travelling exhibition program and related logistics.
• Participate in maintaining, installing, and deinstalling exhibitions and graphics.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance visitor experience and accessibility.
• Assist in staff hiring and supervision for exhibit production teams.
• Organize exhibition assets and archive final documentation.

Skills

Blueprints & elevations

Project management

Vendor relations

Team supervision

Budgeting

Exhibition installation

Tool familiarity (Monday.com, Trello,

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts management or museum studies

Tools

Monday.com

Trello

Asana

Job description

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture seeks a Manager of Exhibition Production who will serve as project manager for all in-house and traveling exhibitions. You will supervise the Exhibition Preparator and Technician and collaborate with curators, conservators, and operations staff to plan and direct installations that engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities include creating production schedules, managing budgets, bidding for services, supervising contractors, and coordinating exhibition