Exhibitions Manager Job at The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is a contemporary art museum, with an
internationally acclaimed Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, located in Center City,
Philadelphia. Founded in 1977, FWM encourages artists at all stages of their careers to
experiment with new materials and new media in a veritable living laboratory. FWM is easily
accessible via public transit and is steps from Reading Terminal Market and blocks from
Chinatown and historic City Hall.
POSITION SUMMARY: FWM seeks an Exhibitions Manager who will be responsible for all
stages of organizing, tracking, and evaluating FWM’s in-house and traveling exhibitions
program. They coordinate all the logistics related to the process of artistic collaboration, from
the beginning of a residency to the close of the culminating exhibition, by engaging all
relevant FWM departments and Artists-in-Residence. Additionally, they oversee all aspects of
Visitor Services with an emphasis on ensuring a positive and illuminating visitor experience.
The position reports directly to the Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs.
SALARY + BENEFITS: This full-time (40 hours per week, M–F, 10 am–6 pm) position that has a
hybrid work schedule. The salary range is $50,000–55,000 annually, and benefits include
medical, vision, and dental, access to retirement savings, vacation time and sick/personal
days, paid holidays, access to an employee assistance program, FWM membership, FWM
Museum Shop employee discount, American Alliance of Museums membership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibition Development
Director of Administration, and other relevant departments.
o Is proactive with regards to residency and exhibition schedules and leads
regular meetings to promote information exchange among departments in
order to trouble-shoot, problem-solve, keep projects on schedule and on
budget, and address modifications or concerns with exhibition production.
o Manages and tracks exhibition budgets by coordinating with FWM staff, AIRs,
and installation contractors; compiling and collating purchase orders for artist
projects, exhibitions, and related events; and informing all parties of budget
status.
o Maintains and updates exhibition-related files, with the goal of keeping
comprehensive, reliable, timely information useful to all FWM staff; monitors
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exhibition sections of FWM’s website for time-sensitive and accurate
information.
o Coordinates FWM’s multi-year exhibition schedule, including major
milestone/deadline schedule for each exhibition, and ensures timely completion.
o In close communication with the Studio staff, assists with installation logistics.
§ In conjunction with Director of Facilities and Museum Shop, ensures
safety and accessibility of exhibitions, and manages compliance with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
§ Manages installation contractors.
§ Coordinates exhibition lighting, in cooperation with Registrar and in
consultation with Multimedia Specialist.
o Assists with the writing and editing of exhibition descriptions and checklists.
o In collaboration with the Director of Administration and Director of Exhibitions
and Curator, drafts exhibition agreements and contracts for artists, thinking
partners, and touring venues. Then, coordinates review by all stakeholders,
revises and manages through execution.
o Participates in the development and circulation of AIR Welcome packages,
exhibition maintenance plan, and exhibition de-brief synopses.
o In coordination with studio project coordinator, organizes all aspects of
exhibition-related travel (transportation, housing, per diem, etc.), including AIRs,
collaborators, and friends of FWM; also coordinates AIR and FWM staff travel
to other locations, as related to FWM traveling exhibitions.
o Assists with planning, budgeting, and developing agreements with venues.
publications, including contracts with authors, editors, and publishers.
board and advisory meeting materials.
o Assesses and recommends enhancements and improvements aligned with
FWM’s mission and budget.
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o Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises Visitor Services staff and exhibitions
interns to ensure an exceptional visitor experience, as well as adequate staffing
and programming in each gallery.
o Maintains a collaborative environment with Director of Exhibitions and Curator,
Education department, and Studio staff so that Visitor Services staff can
communicate the entirety of the artistic process.
o Liaises with Director of Facilities and Museum Shop for oversight of all aspects
of the full cycle of visitor experience at FWM, including customer service, visitor
safety, and museum information.
o Working with Visitor Services Assistants, inspects and monitors the galleries to
ensure that the exhibitions are in good condition and that visitors are safe and
properly served.
o Ensures that all signage is up to date in collaboration with Senior Marketing and
Communications Manager
o Collects, analyzes, and provides ongoing documentation of visitor attendance,
behavior, and trends, to develop institution-wide understanding.
COMPETENCIES
problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
activities.
presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; edits work
for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data
effectively; ability to read and interpret written information.
staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and
encourages growth; solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); fosters quality
focus in others; improves processes and services; continually works to improve
supervisory skills.
risks to accomplish goals.
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and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
teams.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should address a letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3
references to hiring manager DJ Hellerman, Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs, at
opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org. Kindly include "Application: Exhibitions
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Manager" in the subject line of your email. Application review will begin on Friday April 14,
2023 and continue until the position is filled.
After applications are reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you
need assistance, contact Alissa Roach, Executive Assistant at 215-561-8888 x227 number or
opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.
FWM’s COMMITMENT
The Fabric Workshop and Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. FWM’s
culture embraces diversity within the workplace, and outside, and welcomes all candidates to
apply, without fear of discrimination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be
required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Offers of employment
are contingent upon the return of a satisfactory background check.
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internationally acclaimed Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program, located in Center City,
Philadelphia. Founded in 1977, FWM encourages artists at all stages of their careers to
experiment with new materials and new media in a veritable living laboratory. FWM is easily
accessible via public transit and is steps from Reading Terminal Market and blocks from
Chinatown and historic City Hall.
POSITION SUMMARY: FWM seeks an Exhibitions Manager who will be responsible for all
stages of organizing, tracking, and evaluating FWM’s in-house and traveling exhibitions
program. They coordinate all the logistics related to the process of artistic collaboration, from
the beginning of a residency to the close of the culminating exhibition, by engaging all
relevant FWM departments and Artists-in-Residence. Additionally, they oversee all aspects of
Visitor Services with an emphasis on ensuring a positive and illuminating visitor experience.
The position reports directly to the Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs.
SALARY + BENEFITS: This full-time (40 hours per week, M–F, 10 am–6 pm) position that has a
hybrid work schedule. The salary range is $50,000–55,000 annually, and benefits include
medical, vision, and dental, access to retirement savings, vacation time and sick/personal
days, paid holidays, access to an employee assistance program, FWM membership, FWM
Museum Shop employee discount, American Alliance of Museums membership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibition Development
- Creates and maintains the residency and exhibition infrastructure in coordination with
Director of Administration, and other relevant departments.
o Is proactive with regards to residency and exhibition schedules and leads
regular meetings to promote information exchange among departments in
order to trouble-shoot, problem-solve, keep projects on schedule and on
budget, and address modifications or concerns with exhibition production.
o Manages and tracks exhibition budgets by coordinating with FWM staff, AIRs,
and installation contractors; compiling and collating purchase orders for artist
projects, exhibitions, and related events; and informing all parties of budget
status.
o Maintains and updates exhibition-related files, with the goal of keeping
comprehensive, reliable, timely information useful to all FWM staff; monitors
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exhibition sections of FWM’s website for time-sensitive and accurate
information.
o Coordinates FWM’s multi-year exhibition schedule, including major
milestone/deadline schedule for each exhibition, and ensures timely completion.
o In close communication with the Studio staff, assists with installation logistics.
§ In conjunction with Director of Facilities and Museum Shop, ensures
safety and accessibility of exhibitions, and manages compliance with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
§ Manages installation contractors.
§ Coordinates exhibition lighting, in cooperation with Registrar and in
consultation with Multimedia Specialist.
o Assists with the writing and editing of exhibition descriptions and checklists.
o In collaboration with the Director of Administration and Director of Exhibitions
and Curator, drafts exhibition agreements and contracts for artists, thinking
partners, and touring venues. Then, coordinates review by all stakeholders,
revises and manages through execution.
o Participates in the development and circulation of AIR Welcome packages,
exhibition maintenance plan, and exhibition de-brief synopses.
o In coordination with studio project coordinator, organizes all aspects of
exhibition-related travel (transportation, housing, per diem, etc.), including AIRs,
collaborators, and friends of FWM; also coordinates AIR and FWM staff travel
to other locations, as related to FWM traveling exhibitions.
- When assigned by Director of Exhibitions and Curator or Executive Director, assumes
- Gains and draws on extensive knowledge of FWM’s institutional history, including past
- Collaborates with applicable departments on the logistics of FWM special events
- Acts as coordination liaison between FWM and host venues for traveling exhibitions.
o Assists with planning, budgeting, and developing agreements with venues.
- Responds to inquiries and drafts correspondence on various issues related to
- Supports the Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs in the design, preparation,
publications, including contracts with authors, editors, and publishers.
- On an as-requested basis, contributes to the creation and preparation of grant
board and advisory meeting materials.
- Supports Registrar with packing, shipping, and delivery of artworks.
- Works closely with FWM colleagues to help identify and measure key performance
o Assesses and recommends enhancements and improvements aligned with
FWM’s mission and budget.
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- Proactively leads the Visitor Services team, including overseeing personnel issues, staff
o Interviews, hires, trains, and supervises Visitor Services staff and exhibitions
interns to ensure an exceptional visitor experience, as well as adequate staffing
and programming in each gallery.
o Maintains a collaborative environment with Director of Exhibitions and Curator,
Education department, and Studio staff so that Visitor Services staff can
communicate the entirety of the artistic process.
o Liaises with Director of Facilities and Museum Shop for oversight of all aspects
of the full cycle of visitor experience at FWM, including customer service, visitor
safety, and museum information.
o Working with Visitor Services Assistants, inspects and monitors the galleries to
ensure that the exhibitions are in good condition and that visitors are safe and
properly served.
o Ensures that all signage is up to date in collaboration with Senior Marketing and
Communications Manager
o Collects, analyzes, and provides ongoing documentation of visitor attendance,
behavior, and trends, to develop institution-wide understanding.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Directly supervises 7 employees: Visitor Services Assistants.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies
COMPETENCIES
- Problem Solving—Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and
problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Project Management—Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates
activities.
- Communication—Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; edits work
for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data
effectively; ability to read and interpret written information.
- Managing People—Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process
staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and
encourages growth; solicits and applies feedback (internal and external); fosters quality
focus in others; improves processes and services; continually works to improve
supervisory skills.
- Motivation—Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and
risks to accomplish goals.
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- Planning/Organizing—Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans
and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in art, art history, museum
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ demonstrated history in relevant field.
- Ability to lead and coordinates teams while working on multiple projects and managing
- Strong administrative skills; ability to lead, organize, delegate, and ensure effective
teams.
- Installation experience and ability to work with basic construction tools when
- Knowledge in all aspects of construction, fabrication, demolition, budgeting, and
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel as well as Adobe Suite,
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
- Occasionally work in high, precarious places
- Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
- Occasionally loud noise
of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should address a letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3
references to hiring manager DJ Hellerman, Chief Curator & Director of Curatorial Affairs, at
opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org. Kindly include "Application: Exhibitions
5
Manager" in the subject line of your email. Application review will begin on Friday April 14,
2023 and continue until the position is filled.
After applications are reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you
need assistance, contact Alissa Roach, Executive Assistant at 215-561-8888 x227 number or
opportunities@fabricworkshopandmuseum.org.
FWM’s COMMITMENT
The Fabric Workshop and Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. FWM’s
culture embraces diversity within the workplace, and outside, and welcomes all candidates to
apply, without fear of discrimination. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be
required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the
required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Offers of employment
are contingent upon the return of a satisfactory background check.
Please Note :
clarksqn.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, clarksqn.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.