Exhibitions Production Manager (Hybrid)

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health benefits

Paid annual leave

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) is seeking an Exhibitions Project Manager to oversee the production, implementation, and operation of exhibitions and new commissions. You will coordinate with curatorial staff, artists, designers, registrars, and external vendors to manage workflows from concept to installation.

In this hybrid role, you will lead production timelines, budgets, and vendor relations, serving as the central hub for project delivery and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in art history, fine arts management, or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in exhibition management, museum production, fabrication coordination, or project management within a cultural institution.
• Demonstrated organizational skills to plan, manage, prioritize, and complete multiple ongoing projects to meet deadlines and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production, implementation, and operational execution of exhibitions and new commissions from finalized concepts through fabrication and installation.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between artists, curators, vendors, fabricators, preparators, installers, contractors, and institutional departments.
• Coordinate project logistics related to fabrication, printing, shipping, installation, deinstallation, and production scheduling.
• Ensure timely completion of production milestones and institutional deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee procurement workflows including bids, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and payment tracking.
• Lead production management for RESONATE, the ICA’s signature Community Media Center podcast festival.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fostering inclusivity

Education

Master’s degree in art history, fine arts management, or related field

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) is seeking an Exhibitions Project Manager to oversee the production, implementation, and operation of exhibitions and new commissions. You will coordinate with curatorial staff, artists, designers, registrars, and external vendors to manage workflows from concept to installation.

In this hybrid role, you will lead production timelines, budgets, and vendor relations, serving as the central hub for project delivery and