Hybrid Public Art Project Manager — NYC Exhibitions

Archinect; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Public Art Fund seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple site-specific commissions for high-profile public venues, working with artists, galleries and partners. The role reports to the Associate Director of Projects and collaborates across Curatorial, Creative Partnerships, Communications, Finance, and Development teams.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with responsibilities from budgeting and contracting to installation oversight and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years professional experience in arts project management, exhibition organization, art fabrication and installation.
• Experience with contemporary art/artists, fabricators, and art installers; knowledge of art fabrication and engineering methods and processes.
• Experience developing and managing budgets; ability to adhere to budgetary constraints.
• Working knowledge of power tools and general construction methods; ability to perform outdoor physical tasks as part of the install/de-install of artwork.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project budgets, schedules, and other project materials in consultation with Finance and other departments.
• Maintain departmental and project files and contacts on institutional server and in Salesforce database.
• Represent Project Management Department at internal and external meetings as required.
• Support Project Management Department with exhibition-related reporting and staff meetings, and other activities when necessary.
• Work closely with artists, fabricators, and other vendors to develop and manage the production, packing, and transport of artworks; including reporting insurance values and transportation logistics to insurance agent.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with artists, galleries, partners, and vendors in consultation with external legal counsel; including coordinating artist travel and hospitality when required.
• Create proposals, secure permits, and liaise with relevant city agencies, site owners and/or exhibition partners.
• Research feasibility, fabrication methodology, and technical considerations of projects in collaboration with curators or partners; including making recommendations and facilitating project visualization needs.
• Coordinate fine art and liability insurance, create condition reports, and oversee ongoing maintenance of projects.
• Oversee installation and de-installation of projects, supervise installation crews, and manage on-site logistics and exhibition maintenance.
• Manage project close-out including documentation, reporting, updating project budgets, condition reporting, facilitating debriefs, and producing institutional records for future exhibition opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related areas of study

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Google SketchUp

Job description

Public Art Fund seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple site-specific commissions for high-profile public venues, working with artists, galleries and partners. The role reports to the Associate Director of Projects and collaborates across Curatorial, Creative Partnerships, Communications, Finance, and Development teams.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with responsibilities from budgeting and contracting to installation oversight and close-out documentation.