Job Description
Over the last 20 years, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing art museums in North America. Founded in 1799, it is also the country's oldest continuously operating museum. At its heart is a mission to enrich and transform people's lives by broadening their perspectives, attitudes and knowledge of themselves and the wider world. PEM celebrates outstanding artistic and cultural creativity through exhibitions, programming and special events that emphasize cross-cultural connections, integrate the past and present and underscore the vital importance of creative expression.
The Exhibition Project Manager will report to the Director of Exhibition Planning and will facilitate and project manage all aspects of an assigned portfolio of changing exhibitions, collections based installations, rotations and other special projects from the point of their approval by the Executive Team, through concept development, final interpretive and design development, implementation, de-installation and a summative evaluation process.
Leading individual project teams for each of their assigned projects, responsibilities shall include: detailed project scheduling (near and long range), managing each project to schedule and approved working budget; coordinating and facilitating cross departmental planning and logistics meetings; developing and tracking budgets; assisting with drafting and negotiating contracts; establishing and streamlining workflows and internal communications; monitoring and enforcing deadlines.
Experience and Abilities:
-A minimum of two years of experience in planning, prioritizing, scheduling and implementing projects required preferably in a museum setting; experience simultaneously overseeing a variety of projects.
-Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects concurrently, each at different stages of development.
-Demonstrated organizational and project management skills; experience in cross-departmental collaboration and managing and motivating project teams.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Word, Excel, project
management software and the Museum’s database.
-Local, national and international network in the changing exhibition arena a plus.
-Knowledge of the arts locally, nationally and internationally a plus.
-Motivated team player with experience in leading teams in the development of exhibitions of scale and complexity from start to finish.
-BA preferably in Art History, Museum Studies or related program or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
The hiring range for this position is $69,500 to $71,400 commensurate with experience.
Over the last 20 years, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing art museums in North America. Founded in 1799, it is also the country's oldest continuously operating museum. At its heart is a mission to enrich and transform people's lives by broadening their perspectives, attitudes and knowledge of themselves and the wider world. PEM celebrates outstanding artistic and cultural creativity through exhibitions, programming and special events that emphasize cross-cultural connections, integrate the past and present and underscore the vital importance of creative expression.
The Exhibition Project Manager will report to the Director of Exhibition Planning and will facilitate and project manage all aspects of an assigned portfolio of changing exhibitions, collections based installations, rotations and other special projects from the point of their approval by the Executive Team, through concept development, final interpretive and design development, implementation, de-installation and a summative evaluation process.
Leading individual project teams for each of their assigned projects, responsibilities shall include: detailed project scheduling (near and long range), managing each project to schedule and approved working budget; coordinating and facilitating cross departmental planning and logistics meetings; developing and tracking budgets; assisting with drafting and negotiating contracts; establishing and streamlining workflows and internal communications; monitoring and enforcing deadlines.
Experience and Abilities:
-A minimum of two years of experience in planning, prioritizing, scheduling and implementing projects required preferably in a museum setting; experience simultaneously overseeing a variety of projects.
-Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects concurrently, each at different stages of development.
-Demonstrated organizational and project management skills; experience in cross-departmental collaboration and managing and motivating project teams.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Word, Excel, project
management software and the Museum’s database.
-Local, national and international network in the changing exhibition arena a plus.
-Knowledge of the arts locally, nationally and internationally a plus.
-Motivated team player with experience in leading teams in the development of exhibitions of scale and complexity from start to finish.
-BA preferably in Art History, Museum Studies or related program or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
The hiring range for this position is $69,500 to $71,400 commensurate with experience.
About Peabody Essex Museum
PEM boldly honors creativity as a nourishing force in people’s lives.
We offer thought-provoking experiences of the arts, humanities and sciences to activate understanding of our shared humanity and to empower imagination and learning through experimentation. We steward, build and make our collections accessible to encourage appreciation of the interconnected histories and creativity of people in our complex, always changing world.
As a museum that celebrates creativity to advance our shared humanity, we aspire to be an inclusive, equitable cultural organization that motivates, connects, and empowers people through inquiry, empathy, and dialogue. We strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging and to nurture our ability to build bridges.
We acknowledge that the role of global trade in PEM’s predecessor organizations warrants careful consideration. We commit to being aware and appreciative of differences in order to prevent overlooking, hurting, or excluding anyone. We will continue to work purposefully to remove barriers, whether physical, emotional, or social, so that PEM offers everyone welcoming spaces and experiences where they feel seen, heard, and treated with dignity and respect.
Everyone at PEM has a role to play in bringing this commitment to life. We will use this commitment statement as a guide in our ongoing work, which includes sharing the accomplishments, setbacks, and challenges of our DEIA journey.
Related Jobs
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing p...
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing p...
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing p...
CSL's organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re building a future-ready team that thrives in...
Under the direction of senior leadership, the Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and organizational support to leadership within Tech Ops. This role includes managing complex ca...
Role SummaryThe Senior Director, Talent Strategy & Management is a senior enterprise leader responsible for shaping and driving a forward-looking talent strategy that enables scientific innovation, op...
