Museum Exhibition Production Officer

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and coordinate the production process for temporary and permanent exhibitions, from initial concept to deinstallation.
• Budgeting: Prepare and manage exhibition production budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Scheduling: Develop detailed production and installation schedules, monitor progress, and adjust plans to meet deadlines.
• Team Coordination: Liaise with curators, exhibition designers, conservators, registrars, and other museum staff to interpret exhibition requirements and implement production plans.
• Contractor and Vendor Management: Source, select, and oversee external suppliers, fabricators, and contractors, ensuring all work meets museum standards and contractual obligations.
• Technical Oversight: Supervise the fabrication, transportation, and installation of exhibition components, including cases, graphics, lighting, and multimedia elements.
• Health and Safety: Ensure all production activities comply with health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production processes, contracts, and installation plans for future reference and reporting.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production challenges quickly and effectively, adapting to last-minute changes when necessary.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Art, Design, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in exhibition production, project management, or a similar role within a museum, gallery, or cultural institution.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, floor plans, and design specifications.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with design software is an advantage.
• Knowledge of museum standards, conservation requirements, and best practices in exhibition production.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when required during installation periods.
• Commitment to upholding diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of exhibition production.