Public Art Project Manager: Installations & Exhibitions

Friends of the High Line; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Caregiver leave

Disability & life insurance

Museum/artist access

Job summary

Friends of the High Line is seeking a Project Manager for High Line Art to support the production of art projects and live events in New York. You will work with artists, fabricators, and partners from concept through fabrication and installation, coordinating schedules, space usage, and approvals.

The role requires 3–5 years in arts project management, strong budgeting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience in arts project management or exhibition organization.
• Experience working with artists in galleries, studios, museums, or art institutions.
• Supervisory experience and budgeting ability.

Responsibilities

• Research and create feasibility studies and implementation plans for future projects.
• Manage artwork production with artists, fabricators, and vendors.
• Coordinate receiving, staging, and installing artwork.
• Create contracts with artists and vendors using templates.
• Arrange travel and accommodations for exhibiting artists and reps.
• Develop and monitor project schedules to ensure on-time installation.
• Coordinate space usage with Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Ensure projects are on the institutional master calendar and resources allocated.
• Liaise with installation teams and city agencies for approvals.
• Maintain project budgets with production director and chief curator.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Rhino

SketchUp

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area of study

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Friends of the High Line is seeking a Project Manager for High Line Art to support the production of art projects and live events in New York. You will work with artists, fabricators, and partners from concept through fabrication and installation, coordinating schedules, space usage, and approvals.

The role requires 3–5 years in arts project management, strong budgeting and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.