Residency & Exhibitions Program Lead

Arts Hacker; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Residency and Exhibitions Manager at MAK Center leads the international Artists- and Architects-in-Residence program and supports planning, production, and institutional systems across MAK Center sites.

Working with the Director, you will oversee residency onboarding, exhibitions production, registrarial processes, archive activities, and public programming, ensuring strong project management and professional interactions with artists, lenders, and partners.

Qualifications

• The candidate has 7+ years of experience in exhibitions, residencies, or related arts programs.
• Experience managing complex projects from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of loan documentation, condition reports, shipping, and insurance.
• Proven ability to liaise with artists, curators, lenders, galleries, and vendors.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Experience working in or with small institutions and collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Residency Program Management: lead the international Artists- and Architects-in-Residence program and manage onboarding, contracts, travel, scheduling, reimbursements, and documentation.
• Exhibition Management: oversee timelines, budgets, logistics, and partner coordination across MAK Center sites; manage installation/deinstallation.
• Archive and Study Center Support: maintain residency and exhibition records, metadata, and archival materials; collaborate with staff and contractors.
• Institutional and Program Support: provide production support for public programs and assist with donor engagement and grant reporting.
• Collaborate with Director and facilities team to ensure operations, record-keeping, and reporting meet institutional standards.

Skills

Exhibition management

Residency administration

Museum operations

Arts program management

Registrarial procedures

Budgeting and reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

The Residency and Exhibitions Manager at MAK Center leads the international Artists- and Architects-in-Residence program and supports planning, production, and institutional systems across MAK Center sites.

Working with the Director, you will oversee residency onboarding, exhibitions production, registrarial processes, archive activities, and public programming, ensuring strong project management and professional interactions with artists, lenders, and partners.