Exhibitions & Artistic Production Program Manager

Universityofnotredame; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Notre Dame’s Arts Initiative seeks a Program Manager of Exhibitions & Artistic Production to lead complex, cross‑functional arts projects. You will manage exhibition planning, installation, gallery operations, and collaborations with departments and external partners across Notre Dame’s arts ecosystem.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will help plan the Notre Dame Arts Biennial and shape programs that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning in the

Qualifications

• Experience in artistic production management including exhibition planning and installation.
• Budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a university arts context.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and staff an annual program of exhibitions, productions, and events including openings, talks, performances, and screenings.
• Serve as liaison between internal teams, external artists, and production vendors for Notre Dame Arts Biennial and related projects.
• Develop production schedules, budgets, and workflows, translating large projects into actionable steps.
• Direct design, installation, and deinstallation for exhibitions across campus galleries and partner sites; manage teams and contractors.
• Source and manage external vendors and specialists (production, rental, technicians, designers, printers, fabricators).
• Oversee project finances: budgets, expenses, contracts, POs, invoices, and documentation.
• Mentor student fellows/workers assisting exhibition, production, and event planning.

Job description

University of Notre Dame’s Arts Initiative seeks a Program Manager of Exhibitions & Artistic Production to lead complex, cross‑functional arts projects. You will manage exhibition planning, installation, gallery operations, and collaborations with departments and external partners across Notre Dame’s arts ecosystem.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will help plan the Notre Dame Arts Biennial and shape programs that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning in the