Exhibitions and Digital Production Specialist

Americans for the Arts; Montgomery (AL); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance through SEIB

RSA retirement

Descripción de la vacante

The Council on the Arts in Montgomery seeks a creative, technically skilled Specialist to develop and produce exhibitions for the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery and traveling venues across Alabama.

This hands-on role leads exhibition design, installation, safe art handling, and large-format printing, collaborating with the Visual Arts Program Manager to ensure exemplary visitor experience and presentation.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, fine arts, photography, graphic design, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of exhibition coordination, art handling, or museum/gallery experience.
• Knowledge of art handling, installation, and use of Adobe Creative Suite; ability to work safely with artwork.

Responsabilidades

• Research and propose exhibition ideas and collaborate on concepts, design, feasibility, and visitor experience.
• Lead technical production, installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of exhibitions across Alabama.
• Operate large-format printing and prepare digital files, signs, and interpretive displays.
• Coordinate installation schedules with artists, staff, and hosts statewide.
• Maintain inventory and ensure safe presentation of artworks.

Conocimientos

Exhibition coordination

Art handling

Large-format printing

Adobe Creative Suite

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Large-format printing equipment

Descripción del empleo

The Council on the Arts seeks a creative, technically skilled professional to help develop and produce exhibitions for the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery and traveling exhibitions for venues across Alabama. The Specialist is the agency’s primary resource for exhibition design, installation, fine art handling, and large-format printing. This is a hands-on role that works collaboratively with the Visual Arts Program Manager (VAPM).

Key responsibilities

• Research and propose exhibition ideas; collaborate with the VAPM on concepts, design, technical feasibility, and visitor experience.
• Lead the technical production, installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of gallery and traveling exhibitions, including safe handling, packing, storage, and transport of artwork.
• Operate large-format printing equipment and prepare digital files, fine art reproductions, photographs, exhibition signage, and interpretive displays.
• Coordinate practical arrangements and installation schedules with artists, Council staff, and traveling exhibition hosts across Alabama.
• Use independent technical judgment within agreed exhibition plans and maintain safe, professional standards for artwork care and presentation.
• Maintain organized inventory of Council art collection and artworks temporarily on site for exhibitions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, fine arts, photography, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience; and at least two years of exhibition coordination, art handling, or museum/gallery experience.
• Knowledge of fine art handling and exhibition installation; experience with tools, lighting, large-format printing, digital production, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel statewide and occasionally overnight; and ability to lift 30–50 pounds, reach overhead, stand for extended periods, and work safely on ladders and lifts. Must be able to work in galleries and storage areas. Working around artworks frequently demands stooping, kneeling, and bending and requires good vision.

Preferred skills: digital photography, framing or print finishing, art conservation practices, graphic design, and experience proposing creative exhibition ideas.

Work setting and benefits

In-person gallery and production work in Montgomery, with statewide travel estimated at up to 10% of working time. Benefits include health insurance through the State Employees’ Insurance Board (SEIB) and retirement through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), subject to eligibility and state policies.

Full-time, on site in Montgomery, Alabama

Reports to the Visual Arts Program Manager, Exempt Service Position (Non-Merit System)

Salary: $40,000–$60,000 annually (commensurate with experience)