Moma Ps1 Assistant Manager Of Installation

About MoMA PS1
MoMA PS1 champions how art and artists are at the intersection of the social, cultural, and political issues of their time. Providing audiences with the agency to ask questions, access to knowledge, and a forum for public debate, PS1 has offered insight into artists' diverse worldviews for more than 45 years. Founded in 1976 by Alanna Heiss, the institution was a defining force in the alternative space movement in New York, transforming a 19th-century public schoolhouse in Long Island City into a site for artistic experimentation and creativity.
With an annual budget of approximately $12M, PS1 has been a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) since 1982, and an affiliate of The Museum of Modern Art since 2000.
We recognize that a successful candidate will meet many of the requirements listed on this job description, but may not meet 100% of the qualifications. If much of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Summary
Reporting to the Exhibitions and Production Designer, the Assistant Manager of Installation is instrumental in the planning and implementation of MoMA PS1's dynamic exhibition program. Working closely with the Program Production team, primary responsibilities of the Assistant Manager of Installation are the creation and execution of the production, installation and deinstallation schedules and the hiring, management, and oversight of the installation crew. Some weekend and overtime hours are required during installation periods or events.
Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Curatorial and Program Production teams to plan, coordinate, and produce over 20 exhibitions per year across four floors and 40,000 sq ft of gallery space.
• Hire, train, and manage seasonal union staff of 40 preparators/installers; monitor employee hours and execute payroll biweekly.
• Develop, communicate and implement daily production schedules for installation crew, curatorial staff, artists, couriers and contractors; lead morning meetings; and communicate daily updates to the team.
• Support and assist Senior Registrar in scheduling and making travel arrangements for lender couriers.
• Utilize knowledge of materials to inform production schedules and exhibition budgets collaboratively across departments.
• Schedule and oversee daily maintenance of all aspects of exhibitions while on view, such as touch-ups, lighting, and A/V maintenance and remain on call on weekends for remote exhibition troubleshooting.
• Oversee inventory of Installation supplies and woodshop; create and sustain relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Process invoices, track department and exhibition related expenses, work across departments to manage multiple budgets simultaneously.
• Take direction from the Exhibitions and Production Designer, Senior Registrar, and Senior Project Managers and communicate direction to the installation staff.
• Work cross departmentally with Building Operations and Special Events to schedule and monitor in-gallery activities such as walk throughs, cleanings, ongoing maintenance, and special events.
• Work across departments to improve and implement safety protocols and best practices in Museum installation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in museum exhibitions, art fabrication, or public art installation, with at least 2 years' experience as a manager.
• Demonstrated experience with personnel and budget management, staff development and training, team building, and ability to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of management and staff.
• Experience working with and executing union contracts.
• Established knowledge of art handling best practices and established materials knowledge as it relates to construction, fabrication, installation methods, and A/V equipment.
• Professional and positive attitude and demeanor, with exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent work ethic, craftsmanship, practical problem solving, creative thinking, embracing collaborative practice, and understanding of team spirit.
• Skill in managing vendors, suppliers, and contractors, including competitive bidding, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and ensuring high quality of goods and services.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing deadlines and priorities.
• Proficiency in working on both Microsoft and Google platforms, with direct experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, and Google Docs required.
• Knowledge of, and interest in, contemporary art and MoMA PS1 and its programming.
• Candidates must be flexible with the hours and be able to work nights and weekends as events, programs, and exhibitions may require; schedule will change to follow the needs of the Program.

Compensation and Benefits
This position is permanent and full-time with a salary range of $65,000 - 68,000.Benefits include 20 days paid vacation leave; 10 days paid sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and 3 paid personal days; participation in a 401(k), life insurance; medical/health (including visual and dental); transit, and dependent care FSA; and pension plan.
Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions.
PS1 is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.