ENGAGEMENT MANAGER FOR EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS

Job no: 235633-AS
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department: CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
Location: Madison
Categories: Event Planning, Program Coordination, Library, Museum, Arts, Other



Position Summary:

The Engagement Manager for Exhibitions and Programs reports to the Executive Director of the Center for Design and Material Culture (CDMC), and is responsible for consistently managing high-quality exhibitions and programs across the Ruth Davis Design Gallery, the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, and the new Dorothy O'Brien Innovation Lab, as well as innovative programming and outreach that supports the material culture, textile, and design thinking pillars of the CDMC's mission.

Position Duties:

List of Duties

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

BA/BFA degree in art, design studies, art history, history, anthropology, English or a related field required. MA or MFA in design studies, art, museum studies, education, nonprofit management, art history, history, material culture, design studies, or a related field preferred.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

Minimum of three years of post-baccalaureate work experience with increasing responsibility in museums, galleries, libraries, academic centers, or other nonprofits; project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with at least one aspect of the CDMC's tripartite focus on material culture, textiles, and design thinking.
- Professional museum, library, nonprofit, art, or project management experience
- Experience with managing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience with exhibition design and installation
- Experience managing website content
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience or demonstrated ability in communicating with diverse audiences
- Experience mentoring and collaborating with students and/or colleagues
- Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

Department(s):

A279970-SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY/CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DESIGN

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates should submit a resume, a letter of interest including their qualifications, and three references.

Interested applicants should submit an an on-line application by clicking the button. You will be asked to include a cover letter highlighting interest and applicable experience, current resume with educational and professional history. Applicants should be prepared to provide 3 professional references that can speak to your skills and abilities as related to the job posting.

Contact:

Nancy Andrews
nancy.andrews@wisc.edu

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

SR ACADEMIC CURATOR(R02BN) or ACADEMIC CURATOR(R02DN) or ASSOC ACAD CURATOR(R02FN)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

235633-AS

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Applications Open: Jun 8 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 9 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time