General Information
| Job Description | EXHIBITIONS SUPV 2 | Working Title | Exhibitions Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006130 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | UCR ARTS - D01295 | Department Head | Sheila Bergman |
| Supervisor | Douglas McCulloh | Effective Date | 09/06/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 009634 | MUSEUM PREPARATOR | 1.0 |
| 009633 | MUSEUM PREPARATOR SR | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. |
Custom Scope
| Responsible for all activities associated with the design, construction, and installation of exhibitions for a museum, including procedures, personnel administration, and budgetary expectations. Receives objectives from the registration and collection manager, curator, or museum director. Supervises preparators and other technical staff. |
Department Custom Scope
| UCR ARTS opened to the public in 2010, bringing together the California Museum of Photography and the Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts. Located three miles from UCR's main campus. Reporting to the Senior Curator at UCR ARTS, and working collaboratively with all UCR ARTS curators, exhibition design team, registrar, and the Associate Director of Education and Public Programs, the Exhibitions Manager will provide key logistical support for all exhibitions developed at both the California Museum of Photography and the Culver Center of the Arts. The Exhibitions Manager will work closely with the curatorial team on the development and execution of exhibitions and related projects including the coordination of in-house and traveling exhibitions, supporting the development of exhibition-related publications such as brochures and catalogues, and drafting and coordinating exhibition contracts & agreements and tour proposal materials. The Exhibitions Manager will represent UCR ARTS to the outside community, in particular with artists, galleries, and museums. Highlights of upcoming exhibitions include: The California Museum of Photography's 50th anniversary exhibition, a nationally touring exhibition featuring over 30 years of work by Christina Fernandez, and a Getty PST-funded exhibition focused on early digital photography. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Ability to work independently or as part of a team on research, exhibitions, and publications. Ability to delegate laterally combined with willingness to work in a "hands on" manner and as part of a team. Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines. | Required |
| Knowledge of high caliber art museum operations, standards, and procedures. Working knowledge of the art market, galleries, and museums. | Required |
| Proven skills and abiliites in producing exhibitions and related activities that are highly organized, efficient, and professional. | Required |
| Experience managing image rights. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated ability to create effective relationships between museums, arts organizations and the community. Ability to influence and collaborate internally and externally at all organizational levels. | Preferred |
| Prior museum experience working with photographs. | Preferred |
| Experience in collections management best practices. | Preferred |
| Experience in editing and publishing exhibition catalogues and materials. | Preferred |
| Experience with managing exhibition project timelines and budgets | Preferred |
| Proven supervisory and leadership skills; a solutions-oriented, diplomatic problem solver and true team player. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Works collaboratively with curators to design exhibitions.
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40 |
| Identifies and resolves work flow issues, recruits, trains, assigns work and schedules, conducts performance reviews, resolves personnel problems, and takes corrective action in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. | 35 |
| Ensures exhibitions and objects are installed in accordance with programmatic, archival, and aesthetic requirements. | 5 |
| Administers budgets for areas of supervision, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits. | 5 |
| Works with the Senior Curator, Executive Director, Deputy Director and Development Officer to contribute to fundraising efforts and donor relations as needed. | 5 |
| Further develop and manage the traveling exhibition program. | 5 |
| Directly supervises the Senior Preparator and Preparator/Graphic Artist in the design and fabrication of components and the installation and disassembly of exhibitions. In addition, directly supervises part-time curatorial assistant. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| The successful candidate is a savvy communicator that builds relationships across a broad and diverse spectrum. They will need to be able to manage tight schedules and varied personalities. They will regularly communicate with artists, museum and gallery professionals, UCR ARTS staff, community members, faculty, and campus constituents and are expected to do so in a way that promotes the success of the exhibition and the goals of the organization. | Required |
| Knowledge of the principles of conservation, security, and environmental controls, ADA requirements for public buildings, and awareness of visitor needs. | Required |
| Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write correspondence, reports, and publishable materials. | Required |
| Supervisory and leadership abilities. | Required |
| Knowledge of exhibition production and related construction work. | Required |
| Knowledge of museum loan agreements & contracts. | Required |
| Strong editorial skills | Required |
| Knowledge of museum exhibition design field and current trends. | Required |
| Ability to discreetly and tactully recognize and address sensitive or confidential information. | Preferred |
| Thorough knowledge of contemporary art with emphasis on photography. | Preferred |
| Working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, including safety rules and regulations. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Museum and Art Center are located in downtown Riverside. |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |