Art and Exhibit Program Administrator

About Our Job

About The Library

Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27

locations, serves Denver’s most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.

About Our Team

The Special Collections and Archives (SCA) unit at Denver Public Library comprises two archival repositories: located at the Central Library and the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library. Our team of over twenty-five librarians, archivists and paraprofessionals are committed to exceptional access, preservation and customer service for our world class collections.

About The Position

DPL is hiring an Art and Exhibit Program Administrator to manage the Western Art Collection and coordinate exhibitions throughout the Denver Public Library system. You will curate and manage the Western Art collection, design and install exhibitions at the Central Library, and provide logistical support to branch

locations who install or exhibit artwork.

The Western Art Collection is an integral part of the Special Collections and Archives department, with works dating from the mid-1800s to the present. The collection includes over 1,500 original works of art (sculptures, paintings, drawings) and over 2,500 prints (etchings, engravings, lithographs and posters). The Central Library occasionally hosts traveling exhibitions and has several

locations where artwork is regularly displayed.

We Are Seeking A Highly Motivated Project Manager With Creative Problem-solving

skills to join the arts team. The main job function is to manage all aspects of the Exhibits and Temporary Art Installation program including research and development, curation, installation, and maintenance of the cultural, artistic and

educational exhibits. The program themes and content must meet the library’s standards for high quality visitor

experiences.

The successful candidate should have related arts and cultural project management

experience in order to develop long term planning, create written and graphic proposals to attain executive approvals, develop timelines, budgets and oversee construction, installation, maintenance, and removal of exhibits and temporary art works. The position manages all art and artifact handling, insurance, and inventory reports. High adaptability and effective communication are key traits as this position partners with donors, local non-profit organizations, museums, businesses, private collectors, government agencies, colleges, and artists to accomplish curatorial vision.

The successful candidate will also have background in public art maintenance and restoration efforts and will be expected to work closely with Denver Art and Venues regarding public art located at DPL

locations.

Additionally, as Art and Exhibit Program Administrator you can expect to:

Conduct research and improve descriptions of the collection to improve public accessConduct a thorough exploration of exhibit display tactics, themes and materiality appropriate for each

location, and create visual presentations to communicate with designers, architects, leadership and other divisionsOversee all aspects of the exhibit curation and execution, including but not limited to creating and/or overseeing all graphic design elements, managing pre-production of all print files, maintaining and managing exhibit equipment and tools inventory, providing leadership and training to DPL staff helping with install and strike, and coordinating with external service providers as neededCoordinate logistics of occasional traveling exhibits with exhibit distributors, including but not limited to preparing and laying out the space, receiving, uncrating, setup, daily operation and maintenance, teardown, crating and shippingContinually monitor, maintain and repair the exhibits to ensure public and employee safety, good appearance, and proper operation with minimal downtime and customer inconvenience

About You

Do you have a passion for libraries, archives, and art? Are you passionate about public service? Do you have a strong sense of inquiry and excitement to share the story of our region’s history? Are you a team player with a strong track record of collaboration and problem solving?

We Are Looking For Candidates With Some Or All The Following

skills and

experience:

Experience managing exhibits from design phase through implementation and closingProven leadership and practical

experience in the development of temporary exhibitions for a gallery, museum or related institutionProject management

experience including monitoring budgets, developing contracts; tracking timelines; problem solving; and coordinating the work of staff, contractors and volunteersCurating, project management, budget management, contracts, supervision, writing

skills, graphic design, print productionSuperior communications

skills with an emphasis on customer serviceHighly motivated and detail orientedAbility to communicate well and desire to work collaborativelyWillingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekendsProficiency with desktop publishing and graphic design including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesignFamiliarity and

experience working within the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required

minimum

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Art, Art History, Arts Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three years of professional or technical level

experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s) or training program participants and/or volunteers. (Some positions may require

experience in a specific program area.)

Licensure & Certifications: None

Education &

Experience Equivalency: One year of the appropriate type and level of

experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school

education. Additional appropriate

education may be substituted for the minimum

experience

requirements.

Other Things To Know

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in this position.

We Highly Recommend Including A Cover Letter That Outlines Your

experience as it relates to the position. Your application may not be considered without one.

This position is located at the Central Library in downtown Denver. Please note that there are no free parking options surrounding our building, but it is easily accessible by public transportation.

We expect this position to close on 5/3/2024. Please submit a resume or CV outlining your work

experience and

educational background.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

LA1716 Program Administrator

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Position Type

Unlimited

Library Hiring Range

$56,176.00 - $74,433.00

Starting Pay

56,176.00-74,433.00

Agency

Denver Public Library

Assessment Requirement

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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