Exhibitions and Events Manager
About The Position
The Exhibition and Events Manager oversees day-to-day operations for the UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) and carries out work related to events and exhibition preparation. The role includes oversight of gallery sites and the public sculpture program; managing supply budgets and procurement; coordinating visiting artists and speakers; and managing artwork installation, de-installation, packing, shipping, and receiving. The manager sets up and oversees events and coordinates event staffing. Work also includes exhibition design and construction and delivery of a wide range of events throughout the year. The position assists the Director with exhibition and program planning, researches and curates potential exhibitions as requested, and works with artists and other art professionals. It leads installation and de-installation teams, prepares exhibition-related written materials, supports educational programming, and manages audio tours and additional exhibition content. The role also coordinates budgets, supplies, staffing, logistics, gallery upkeep, and safety instruction for student and contract staff. This is a full-time position with occasional evening and weekend hours. Work takes place in office, gallery, event, storage, installation, and public-facing environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts, Museum Studies, Art History, Arts Administration, Communications, Business, Nonprofit Management, Education, or a related field; professional experience in a related field may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
- 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/de-installation, visitor engagement, educational tours, events, or arts/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; work with artists, dealers, collectors, agents, museum professionals, and exhibiting artists.
- Lead exhibition installation and de-installation teams, including preparing gallery spaces, constructing and painting temporary walls, installing art, and adjusting lighting.
- Research and prepare exhibition-related text for publications, collateral, and web content.
- Prepare educational supplements, educate staff and volunteers on exhibition basics, and provide information for tours and events.
- Manage audio tours and additional 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 needs.
- Receive, pack, and ship artwork; ensure proper handling and documentation.
- Oversee gallery upkeep, including student gallery assistants, contract staffing, tools, and supplies.
- Provide safety training and instruction to student and contract staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 22 vacation days and 10 sick days.
- Paid parental leave and 13 recognized holidays.
- Bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave provisions.
- 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
