Exhibits Project Lead, Gallery Installations & Curation

Jewish Museum of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Flexible Spending Plan

Membership to Jewish Community Center

Job summary

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is seeking an Exhibits Manager to lead gallery-based projects, coordinate contracts, and supervise the Exhibits Coordinator. The role emphasizes teamwork, timely delivery, and a strong eye for detail in curatorial support.

You will oversee budgets, procurement, installation, and ongoing gallery maintenance, while supporting internal and external curators. Occasional weekend hours and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Jewish communal sector is a plus.
• Experience in cultural heritage is a plus.
• May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires extensive sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be willing to complete background checks as required by current or future contracts.
• Occasional Sunday and evening hours are required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Project manage development for gallery-based projects, including team development, schedules, meeting coordinating, budgets, articulating project goals and strategy briefs, and general administrative tasks.
• Manage RFP and MOU processes for relevant contracts, to include curators, designers, multi-media professionals, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Support the installation and maintenance of JMM galleries, taking an active role in the gallery preparations between exhibits and maintenance throughout the run of staged shows.
• Provide support for internal and external exhibit curators.
• Guide in the development, production, and installation of exhibit graphic elements.
• Lead the asset procurement process including image, film, and audio.
• Assist in loan processes, working with both institutions and private individuals.
• Manage project-specific budgets, tracks expenses, and provides budgetary reporting.
• Oversee the development and implementation of survey instruments and other evaluation modalities for exhibit-based projects.
• Supervise Exhibits Coordinator.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is seeking an Exhibits Manager to lead gallery-based projects, coordinate contracts, and supervise the Exhibits Coordinator. The role emphasizes teamwork, timely delivery, and a strong eye for detail in curatorial support.

You will oversee budgets, procurement, installation, and ongoing gallery maintenance, while supporting internal and external curators. Occasional weekend hours and background checks may be required.