Essential Tasks
The Exhibition Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage all exhibition correspondence, including: exhibition contracts, condition reports, exhibition checklists, contractor agreements, loan agreements, applications for juried shows, artist communications, scheduling artwork drop off/pick up, contact with lenders.
• Research and write original didactics and exhibition statements.
• Coordinate and implement install and de-install of all exhibitions, including: packing and unpacking artwork, shipping, inventory artwork, condition reports, and cleaning of artwork as needed.
• In partnership with the Executive Director or Guest Curator, support exhibition design and production of exhibition catalogs.
• Collaborate with the education department to support the educational programs.
• Provide information and training for docents on current exhibitions for their tours.
• Supervise curatorial department interns.
• Other projects and administrative duties as assigned.
• Support, as needed, admissions, tour registration, special events, etc.
• Develop and implement evaluation tools to measure, interpret, and analyze the outcomes of AMOCA’s exhibition programs relative to strategic and DEI goals.
• Assist advancement department with grant writing, reporting to funders, identifying sustaining and new support, for exhibition programs.
• Collaborate with marketing/communication staff to ensure that all exhibition and public programs are appropriately and actively promoted to relevant contacts.
• Represent AMOCA to donors, community groups, organizations, and others to increase awareness of the museum as a resource.

Desired Characteristics
• Personal commitment to AMOCA’s mission, vision and values.
• Proven ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, maturity and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate manner with diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• A “doer” with a willingness to work hands-on with limited resources to execute a variety of advancement programs and activities.
• Finely honed organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and with a team, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines.
• Sense of humor.

Qualifications
Degree in arts education, museum studies, art history, or other related area, with working knowledge of the visual arts and/or ceramics; prior budget management experience; excellent organizational and computer skills; ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Knowledge and understanding of modern and contemporary art/ceramics. Excellent communication and writing skills. Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Working Conditions
The Exhibition Manager will work in general office and museum conditions. Responsibilities will require evening and weekend hours consistent with the museum's schedule of events and activities. The position involves a significant amount of contact with museum staff, volunteers, donors and the public that may be of a sensitive or confidential nature. Discretion and sound judgment are essential. The manager must be able to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and positively represent the museum in these relationships.