Campus Art Project Manager - Princeton University

The Princeton University Art Museum welcomes applications for the position of Campus Art Project Manager. Reporting to the Senior Manager, of Museum Projects & Strategic Initiatives, and supporting the work and leadership of the Campus Art Steering Committee (co-chaired by the Art Museum Director and the University Architect), the position will project manage the care of existing campus art collections, the process of commissioning and otherwise acquiring new works of campus art, conduct an annual inventory and condition review of the works, and oversee their installation and de-installation in a variety of settings beyond the Museum.

About the Museum:

With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, home to collections that have grown to include more than 115,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing the University’s teaching and research missions, the Museum also serves as a hub for the humanities at Princeton for visitors worldwide. The Museum currently presents exhibitions in its two downtown venues (Art on Hulfish and Art@Bainbridge) and is touring collections exhibitions nationally and internationally. When the Museum opens its dramatically reconceived building, scheduled for 2025, it will initiate a new exhibitions program with annual exhibitions on-site and on tour. To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position.

The successful candidate will have significant experience project managing complex art installations together with collections management experience. They will have an aptitude for and experience in working effectively with multiple stakeholders and projects involving significant financial resources, in a collaborative environment, resulting in an understanding of how to navigate within a complex organization. They will have experience of working with living artists as well as with institutions and drafting and administering contracts.

Working in close cooperation with the curator of modern and contemporary art, conservators, the director, and others, the Campus Art Project Manager will collaborate with the University’s Departments of Grounds and Buildings, Risk Management, and Office of the General Counsel, they will respond to external inquiries, as well as coordinate communication with and among stakeholders, including artists and their representatives, as well as with University administrators; work with and provide support for scholars, students, and curators engaged in research on works in the campus art collections; and shape and monitor budgets for special projects and for the care of the existing campus art collections.

Essential Requirements

A B.A. required in art history, museum studies, or a related field with an advanced knowledge of working with living artists is required as is a minimum of 5 years of museum or related experience managing complex art projects. Evidence of a track record of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and the ability to work collaboratively and lead through influence. Knowledge of museum best practices and standards for packing, transportation, handling, and examination of works of art is essential.

Significant experience project managing complex art installations together with collections management experience is required. An aptitude for and experience in working effectively with multiple stakeholders and projects involving significant financial resources, in a collaborative environment, resulting in an understanding of how to navigate within a complex organization are essential.

Preferred Requirements

M.A. in art history, museum studies, or a related field.

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