Exhibition Installation Coordinator (Traveling Programs)

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.

Exhibition Installation Coordinator (Traveling Programs)

The American Museum of Natural History seeks an Exhibition Installation Coordinator who will supervise exhibition installation, de-installation and repair work at other museum sites for traveling exhibitions.  Responsibilities include managing installation teams, managing relationships with operating/exhibitions personnel at peer institutions, hands-on assembly of exhibitry, trouble shooting installations and handling/installing artifacts.  Must have practical knowledge of construction and repair work, ability to manage people, good communication skills, and ability to problem solve.  Position will travel domestically and internationally, spending about 40-50% of the time on the road. Salary $40-45K.

 

Responsibilities:Supervise installation, de-installation and repair work at other museum sites for AMNH traveling exhibitions (exhibitry, AV work, security, object installation, etc.) Involves managing installation teams of 2-8 depending on project/venue. Manage relationships with operating/exhibitions personnel at other museums and help them prepare for install (answer questions on gallery needs, installation guides, staffing requirements, education/marketing materials, public programs, etc.) Manage/plan shipping and crating of exhibitions and installation team travel Provide hands-on assembly support and trouble-shooting of exhibit installations when needed including handling artifacts under the supervision of a registrar. 

 

Qualifications:Experience managing/motivating work teams Practical knowledge of constructing furniture and other exhibitry and repair work; good hands-on construction and troubleshooting skills. Understanding of audio/visual equipment and security equipment/issues helpful Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and keep to timelines Good communication skills; comfortable interacting one-on-one with wide range of people Able to problem-solve and to be a team player. Willing to travel on a frequent basis. Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel

 

Interested applicants should forward their résumé and cover letter to:  busdev2@amnh.org

 

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