The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) seeks to fill the position of Director of Exhibitions and Program Alignment. This position provides leadership and management for the cross-departmental and cross-divisional development of a comprehensive exhibition and programming plan for institutional mission-driven and earned revenue generating initiatives. This position facilitates collaborative working processes and effective communication among colleagues to develop schedules, work plans, evaluation metrics, and budgets that achieve BMA strategic goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Working closely with all BMA departments, facilitates a process that integrates all exhibitions, programs, rentals, and community collaborations in consideration of established and prioritized institutional goals, including earned revenue.
- Directs the development of the museum’s exhibitions program, developing exhibition content for approval, layering content and audience areas to ensure balance. Ensuring proper resource allocation and output potential on seasonal, annual and multi-year bases.
- Develops and oversees multi-year exhibition calendar.
- Acts as primary liaison on all exhibition contracts and letters of agreement, ensuring implementation and compliance with all terms and conditions
- Integrates the planning, alignment and implementation of education, marketing, membership and curatorial Friends Group programs.
- Oversees the development and implementation of expanded venue rental program.
- Provides direct oversight of the Exhibition Design and Installation team with direct supervision of the Director of Exhibition Design and Installation, Director of Events and Assistant Director of Exhibitions.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of exhibitions and programs by measuring their outcomes and communicates these outcomes with colleagues to establish a trajectory of improvement.
This full-time, exempt position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is a close collaborator with the Chief Curator and Director. This position also serves as a member of the Museum’s Strategic Planning Committee, currently working on a Strategic Plan for FY 20 – FY 22.
Employer Name:
Baltimore Museum of Art
Job Title:
Director of Exhibitions & Program Alignment
Job Submission Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree, art administration, museum studies or art history preferred or professional experience equivalent
• 7-10 years of professional museum experience, including some exhibition management
• 3-5 years of Project Management experience
• Extensive knowledge of collection management practices
• Strong problem solving & presentation skills
• Knowledge of financial procedures and accounting, including budgeting, presentation of financial performance and invoicing.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment. Interest in collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and constituents.
BENEFITS
The BMA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourage all qualified professionals to apply.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For this exempt position we offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, 403b retirement plan, long term disability, flexible spending account, flexible and condensed scheduling, museum and restaurant discounts, and reduced fee gym membership. We also offer accrued vacation, holidays, personal days, floating holidays, and sick days.
APPLY
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to
[email protected] with “Director of Exhibitions and Program Alignment” and your first and last name in the subject line.
Incomplete application materials will not be considered.
No phone calls please.
