EXHIBITIONS SUPV 1 - The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

Special Instructions for Applicants:

This is a 1 year contract position.

Department Summary:The Hammer Museum at UCLA believes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are integral to fulfilling our mission to illuminate lives and build a more just work through art and ideas. We actively see out different perspectives to broaden and enrich our understanding of the world. We believe this inspires thoughtful and provocative exhibitions and programs that serve the vibrant and varied communities that make up the city of Los Angeles.The Hammer understands that art not only has the power to transport us through aesthetic experience but can also provide significant insight into some of the most pressing cultural, political, and social questions of our time. We share the unique and invaluable perspectives that artists have on the world around us.Position Summary:

The Coordinator, Exhibition Design and Production, supervises the exhibition design and fabrication for installation of museum objects, using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. The coordinator performs project management and exhibition planning for the Museum in the areas of scheduling, procurement, and construction and space planning. Primary responsibilities include designing, coordinating, and supervising construction and fabrication, as required, for exhibitions and other installation projects, including coordinating contractors and vendors, and part time exhibition design staff. Coordinator develops and produces exhibition floor plans for curators and production drawings for contractors, fabricators, and other vendors; producing construction calendar and project phasing and scheduling in consultation with other museum departments; consulting on furniture and equipment needs for exhibitions; and regularly coordinating schedules and budgets with appropriate staff and consultants. Works closely with supervisor, Director, Operations, Associate Director, Technology, on matters related to building infrastructure and furniture, equipment, A/V, and IT needs, and works with appropriate staff and consultants, including outside exhibition designers, on special projects as directed.

Salary & Compensation:*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.Qualifications:

3+ year Experience in supervising and leading a team (Required)

Knowledge of construction standards and techniques (Required)

Ability to effectively plan and manage long- and short-term projects (Required)

Ability to effectively set and adjust priorities; ability to work proactively under conditions of fluctuating workload and tight, conflicting deadlines (Required)

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating professionally with colleagues across departments, and interacting appropriately with all levels of staff, artists, guest curators, contractors, and vendors (Required)

Skill in setting schedules, including organizing workflow, and coordinating concurrent timelines to ensure adherence to schedules and timely opening of exhibitions (Required)

Ability to maintain accurate and reliable records and filing and organizational systems (Required)

Experience in proper handling and safe installation of exhibition elements (Required)

Excellent written and verbal communication, including ability to provide clear and concise instructions to all levels of staff (Required)

Ability to read building plans and detail drawings (Required)

Knowledge of current architectural modeling and rendering applications such as CAD, Vectorworks, Rhino, SketchUP (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:

Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training (Required)

Special Conditions of Employment:

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Ability to work and be on call on evenings and weekends (Required)

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