JOB NO: 235633-AS
WORK TYPE: STAFF-FULL TIME
SALARY: MINIMUM $46,000 ANNUAL (12 months), DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS
DEPARTMENT: CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
LOCATION: MADISON
CATEGORIES: Event planning, program coordination, library, museum, arts, other
TO APPLY: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/509395/engagement-manager-for-exhibitions-and-programs
| 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. |
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
| 55% Exhibitions – Serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding the CDMC pillars of material culture, textile and design thinking as well as collection information and access. – Manage physical and logistical aspects of exhibition creation, including design, installation, strike, and staffing schedules for the galleries as well as managing exhibition assets for online exhibitions and digital use. – Works with the CDMC preparator, individual exhibition curators, and student gallery attendants to install and manage exhibitions. May supervise students and volunteers. – Manage physical spaces of the Ruth Davis Design Gallery, the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery and the Dorothy O’Brien Innovation Lab. – Provides budgetary input and subject matter expertise in support of funding requests 45% Program Development and External Relations – Participates in the development of exhibitions or displays and educational resources to ensure delivery of varied, innovative programming to consolidate and attract new and diverse audiences and enhance awareness and understanding of CDMC mission. – Develops and maintains relationships with colleagues and students across campus, community organizations, donors, collectors and corporations. Work on social media outreach, online exhibits, press releases, and creative storytelling to support these goals. – Designs, develops, and delivers instruction related to CDMC exhibitions and projects to students, community members, faculty, visiting researchers, and donors – Leverage the expertise of researchers, student workers, and volunteers to expand the programming possibilities of the CDMC. – Consider ways the CDMC can support design and material culture throughout SoHE in collaboration with Design Studies faculty and other campus faculty who are affiliated with CDMC. |
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
DEGREE AND AREA OF SPECIALIZATION:
BA/BFA degree in art, design studies, art history, history, anthropology, English or related field required. MA or MFA in design studies, art, museum studies, education, nonprofit management, art history, history, material culture, design studies, or 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
THE CENTER FOR DESIGN AND MATERIAL CULTURE: The Center for Design and Material Culture is the primary destination for the multi-disciplinary study of material culture and design at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. The Center focuses on the study of textiles, material culture, and design thinking and is a hub for innovative programs that engage local, national, and international audiences. The Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, the Ruth Davis Gallery, the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery, and the Dorothy O’Brien Innovation Lab support the work of the Center for Design and Material Culture. See https://cdmc.wisc.edu
SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY: The mission of the School of Human Ecology is to understand the complex relationships and interdependence among individuals, groups and families, and to focus on quality-of-life issues through research, creative innovation, education, and outreach. The School has four academic departments (Civil Society and Community Studies, Consumer Science, Design Studies, and Human Development & Family Studies) with a collective undergraduate enrollment of 1,500 students, and 100 graduate students. See http://sohe.wisc.edu
UW-MADISON: The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong reputation as a research university and for producing research that improves people’s lives. The University consistently ranks among the top 6 institutions in national research expenditures. In 2015, the University received a community engagement award from the Carnegie Foundation for its commitment to deeply engaging with local, regional, national, and global communities. It is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of about 43,000 students. The University provides excellent technology and library resources. Madison (pop. 243,000) is the state capital and combines the culture of a large urban area with the comfort of a small city. See http://wisc.edu
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