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Exhibitions Manager
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26481285 | Full Time | 9a-6p | $59,000 - $103,400 |
Position Information
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.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
Experience
| 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 |
Special 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 |
Minimum Requirements
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.
Knowledge of the principles of conservation, security, and environmental controls, ADA requirements for public buildings, and awareness of visitor needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write correspondence, reports, and publishable materials.
Supervisory and leadership abilities.
Knowledge of exhibition production and related construction work.
Knowledge of museum loan agreements & contracts.
Strong editorial skills
Knowledge of museum exhibition design field and current trends.
Knowledge of the principles of conservation, security, and environmental controls, ADA requirements for public buildings, and awareness of visitor needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write correspondence, reports, and publishable materials.
Supervisory and leadership abilities.
Knowledge of exhibition production and related construction work.
Knowledge of museum loan agreements & contracts.
Strong editorial skills
Knowledge of museum exhibition design field and current trends.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to discreetly and tactully recognize and address sensitive or confidential information.
Thorough knowledge of contemporary art with emphasis on photography.
Working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, including safety rules and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of contemporary art with emphasis on photography.
Working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, including safety rules and regulations.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview