Michigan State University

To be considered apply with MSU at  http://www.careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/501707/preparator   Position Summary The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University is seeking an experienced Exhibition Producer to assist with the planning and execution of exhibitions and will be responsible for coordinating work as necessary to craft excellent exhibitions within spaces.   Some basic responsibilities/duties will be: Contribute information for the design of exhibitions, creating renderings and other designs as needed Contribute exhibition implementation onsite, including calling meetings as needed, directing activities on the floor, and assisting with the budget estimations Responsible for preparing exhibition space for installation Installs and strikes permanent and changing exhibitions Mats and frames all artwork in the permanent collection according to archival standards for methods, materials, and proper presentation Monitors the museum gallery environment to assure temperature and relative humidity adhere to museum standards Interacts with HVAC professionals to maintain air handling system Establishes and maintains correct lighting in the galleries, following museum guidelines for exposure of objects to amount of foot candles and type of lamp Monitors and maintains the appearance of exhibition spaces Performs minor conservation treatments Prepares art objects and crates for shipment and storage Fabricates mounts and exhibition components Provides preparation information to public as requested Provides technical lectures and demonstrations as requested Oversees photo documentation of exhibitions in the galleries Oversees and coordinates off-site storage for exhibition components Working with registrar, coordinates off-site storage for crates, climate control, and security of additional storage spaces for the collection.  With these responsibilities/duties we want to always ensure high-quality exhibition results, completing on time and on budget; help to ensure all stakeholders are well represented and incorporated within a strong team environment. Ensure information is regularly shared as appropriate, to keep all stakeholders moving forward.

Define and implement the Broad Art Museum’s communications strategy to increase public awareness and promote the programs and activities of the museum through a variety of worldwide media outreach activities; promote the museum’s programs to a targeted regional and international press corps with a view toward maximizing visitation to the museum; work with the university’s central communications team to ensure consistency and brand alignment in messaging throughout all museum communications materials; develop and maintain relationships with the museum’s target media, pitch and manage stories, answer media inquiries, and manage media visits and appearances, including providing in-depth guided tours; develop strategic marketing strategy, including digital, for exhibitions, public programs, and membership campaigns; write press materials, maintain the online pressroom, and distribute press releases, as well as ensure the museum’s media database is up to date and appropriately targeted; write and edit a variety of content, including marketing collateral copy, website copy, social media posts, and e-mail copy; monitor the media and the web for relevant stories about the museum and related fields, provide internal clip reports, and share relevant stories with museum followers online; oversee website content and supervise the day-to-day entry of content, as well as manage, develop, and implement content for social media; review all designed print pieces and submitted digital copy to ensure quality and consistency in voice and to maintain consistency in wording, branding, and messaging across all communications; oversee the development and production of all print and digital marketing collateral and advertising materials; conduct visitor and market surveys to assess public opinion of the museum to inform the ongoing communications strategy and assist other departments in shaping programs accordingly; actively seek public relations opportunities for the museum.