Hybrid Exhibition Project Manager

Detroit Institute of Arts; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking an Exhibition Project Manager to lead planning and execution of major exhibitions and permanent collection installations. The role provides direct support to the Director, Exhibitions, coordinating schedules, budgets, and cross-department collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine arts museum project management, experience with exhibition budgeting, and proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, or related field.
• Five years of experience in fine arts museum project management.
• Exhibition project management experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate planning activities for exhibitions and permanent installations.
• Develop and track project schedules; ensure deadlines are met.
• Facilitate liaison with internal stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Leverage software tools to aid exhibition project management and execution.
• Organize meetings, develop agendas, and distribute results.
• Assist with building and oversight of exhibition budgets.
• Coordinate interdepartmental communication for planning processes.
• Support departmental projects and events.

Skills

Collaboration

Organization

Budgeting

Ethics

Communication

Public speaking

Vendor management

Remote collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in art history, museum studies, arts administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Wrike

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Detroit Institute of Arts is seeking an Exhibition Project Manager to lead planning and execution of major exhibitions and permanent collection installations. The role provides direct support to the Director, Exhibitions, coordinating schedules, budgets, and cross-department collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine arts museum project management, experience with exhibition budgeting, and proficiency in project management tools.