Job Description

Job Description

The Ford Agency is seeking an experienced and creative Interim Exhibit Manager to oversee exhibitions, collections, and public programming for a DC-based museum and its global campus. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for cultural interpretation and education. This is a temporary role with an immediate start!

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee daily site needs including front of house and visitor needs
• Mange extensive preproduction and exhibit installation calendars
• Oversee and coordinate volunteer and docent scheduling and staff planning
• Handle space programing and rentals
• Assist with researching potential exhibit content
• Coordinate with programming team on visitor experience strategy
• Coordinate with outside groups for partner engagement

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History, History, or related field
• 3+ years of museum management, exhibitions, or programming experience
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience collaborating with vendors, curators, and institutional partners
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of collections or CMS software a plus

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

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