Museum Exhibits Project Lead

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plan

Complimentary JCC membership

Three weeks vacation

6 days sick time

Job summary

The Jewish Museum of Maryland seeks an Exhibits Manager to support an expanding exhibition program following capital updates and gallery expansions completed in 2025. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the role collaborates across departments to manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor contracts, while guiding graphic development and asset procurement.

This full‑time position requires strong writing, museum experience, and flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends; background checks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; otherwise 3+ years 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.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs may be required.
• Requires extensive sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be willing to complete background checks as required by contracts.
• Occasional Sunday and evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Project‑manage development for gallery‑based projects, including teams, schedules, budgets, and briefs.
• Manage RFP and MOU processes for curators, designers, multi‑media professionals, and vendors.
• Support installation and maintenance of galleries and run of shows.
• Provide support for internal and external exhibit curators.
• Guide development, production, and installation of exhibit graphics.
• Lead asset procurement for images, film, and audio.
• Assist in loan processes with institutions and private lenders.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report on finances.
• Oversee survey instruments and evaluation modalities for exhibit projects.
• Supervise the Exhibits Coordinator.

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Knowledge of Jewish communal sector

Experience in cultural heritage

Ability to work occasional Sunday/even

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Jewish Museum of Maryland seeks an Exhibits Manager to support an expanding exhibition program following capital updates and gallery expansions completed in 2025. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the role collaborates across departments to manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor contracts, while guiding graphic development and asset procurement.

This full‑time position requires strong writing, museum experience, and flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends; background checks