Exhibits Project Coordinator

Desert Botanical Garden; Arizona; On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Botanical Garden seeks an Exhibits Coordinator to plan, source, install, maintain, and deinstall temporary art exhibitions and seasonal signage. You’ll coordinate across creative, horticulture, operations, and external partners to deliver engaging visitor experiences.

Responsibilities include scheduling, sourcing materials, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring safety and design standards. The role supports post-installation evaluations and maintains department records; occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, museum studies, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Two years’ related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in museums, galleries, botanical gardens, or exhibition environments is desirable.
• Familiarity with safety standards, environmental controls, and exhibition regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exhibit projects from concept through installation, maintenance, and deinstallation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, task lists, and inventories.
• Communicate across internal teams, artists, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist with sourcing materials, signage, lighting, and exhibit components.
• Lead post-installation evaluations and document recommendations for future installations.
• Support budget tracking, expense documentation and invoice submissions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Budget administration

Fabrication terminology

Safety standards

Vendor management

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, museum studies, or related field

Two years’ related experience or training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Desert Botanical Garden seeks an Exhibits Coordinator to plan, source, install, maintain, and deinstall temporary art exhibitions and seasonal signage. You’ll coordinate across creative, horticulture, operations, and external partners to deliver engaging visitor experiences.

Responsibilities include scheduling, sourcing materials, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring safety and design standards. The role supports post-installation evaluations and maintains department records; occasional