Curatorial Program Manager

The Mint Museum•Charlotte, NC

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Performance Program Manager is a member of the Mint Museum’s curatorial team working with the Chief Curator on programming with external collaborators, often that intersects non-visual art forms with visual art. Primarily, this is the Wednesday Night Live (WNL) series and M5 installations at Mint Uptown, but can include additional programs as developed. Tasks include administrative and program management to promote the mission and vision of the organization through these specific programs at both Mint locations. The full curatorial team includes the President/CEO, Chief Curator, Curator of Contemporary Art, Curator of American Art, Curator of Decorative Arts, Curator of Craft, Design & Fashion, Associate Curator of Craft, Design & Fashion, Director of Library and Archives, Archivist and Curatorial Assistant. The Mint Museum is dedicated to leadership in collecting, exhibiting, conserving, researching, publishing, interpreting, and sharing art and design from around the world. These commitments are central to the museum’s core values of leadership, integrity, inclusiveness, knowledge, stewardship, and innovation, promoting understanding of and respect for diverse peoples and cultures. Through our two locations, Mint Museum Uptown and Mint Museum Randolph, we hope to stimulate the senses, ignite inner passion, and compel

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Time management skills
Cash handling skills
Project management skills
Self-motivated
Well organized
Detail oriented
Empathetic
Flexible
Able to effectively work independently and with a team
Exceptional ability to build/maintain relationships
Trustworthiness
Foster collaboration with staff, external donors, partners, Board, and volunteers.
Knowledge of MS Office
Strong oral communication skills
Ability to act with diplomacy

Nice To Haves

Experience in a museum setting is a plus
B.A. or B.S. degree from a four-year college or university strongly preferred.
2-4 years’ experience with visitor or customer service strongly preferred.
Polished, polite, friendly manner and must enjoy working with the public.

Responsibilities

Assisting chief curator in developing the partnerships and budget for programs and managing them after established.
Drafting and managing Memos of Understandings (MOUs) and Payment Requisitions (PRs).
Managing calendar, correspondence, and site visits/meetings for partners.
Drafting and managing agendas for meetings and Run of Shows (ROSs) for events.
Coordinating any outside needs including catering, bar set ups, AV contracting, etc.
Working with internal staff on space set up, security, housekeeping, loading dock/install needs, marketing requests, and any additional staffing support needs.
Manage logistics for the M5pace including install/deinstall calendar, contractor needs, loading dock/security requirements, and opening event details.
Work with Curatorial, Learning and Engagement, and Events when necessary for these programs.
Manage inventory of supplies.
Attend all programs and meetings that fall under the role of this position.