Exhibitions and Events Manager

University of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Exhibition and Events Manager oversees day-to-day operations for the UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) and carries out exhibition and event preparation. The role includes oversight of the gallery site and public sculpture program, managing supply budgets and procurement, coordinating visiting artists and speakers, organizing installation and de-installation, handling artwork packing and shipping, and preparing and staffing events. Work also includes exhibition design and construction and execution of a wide range of events throughout the year.

The manager assists the Director with exhibition and program planning, researches and curates potential exhibitions as requested, and works with artists, dealers, collectors, agents, and museum professionals. The position leads installation and de-installation teams, prepares exhibition text and educational materials, manages audio tours and supplementary exhibition content, and coordinates technical, material, budget, and staffing needs. The role also supports gallery upkeep, oversees student gallery assistants and other staff, and provides safety training and instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Museum Studies, Art History, Arts Administration, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Education, or a related field; related professional experience may substitute year for year.
• Professional experience in gallery or museum operations, arts administration, higher education, event coordination, project coordination, nonprofit administration, hospitality, public engagement, communications, education, operations, or a related field.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle objects up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and perform hands-on installation and gallery preparation tasks.
• Ability to work on ladders and lifts while following safety protocols and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in a gallery, museum, arts organization, higher education, cultural organization, events, operations, or related public-facing environment.
• Experience coordinating exhibitions, public programs, gallery operations, art handling, installation or de-installation, visitor engagement, educational tours, events, or arts and cultural programming.
• Experience scheduling, training, supervising, or providing day-to-day direction to student employees, volunteers, interns, temporary staff, part-time staff, or contract support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with planning and managing the GOCA exhibition schedule and related programs.
• Research and curate potential exhibitions as requested.
• Coordinate with artists, dealers, collectors, agents, museum professionals, and exhibiting artists.
• Lead exhibition installation and de-installation teams, including hands-on preparation, construction and painting of temporary walls, art installation, and lighting adjustment.
• Research and prepare exhibition-related written content for publications, collateral, and web pages.
• Prepare educational supplements and educate staff and volunteers about exhibitions, tours, and events.
• Manage audio tours and supplementary exhibition content programs.
• Manage assigned budgets, procure supplies and materials, arrange contract and student staffing, and coordinate visiting artist and speaker logistics.
• Manage preparation for GOCA exhibitions and events, including technical, material, and staffing requirements.
• Receive, pack, and ship artwork and ensure its proper handling and documentation.
• Oversee student gallery assistants and contract staffing and maintain gallery tools, supplies, and facilities.
• Provide safety training and instruction to student and contract staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Medical plans with preventive care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit.
• Dental and vision plans and prescription drug coverage.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement options.
• Twelve waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus.
• Wellness programs and additional benefits through CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level