Opportunities

 

Residency and Exhibitions Associate

Reports to: Director
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt


POSITION SUMMARY

The Residency and Exhibitions Associate supports the MAK Center’s exhibitions and international residency program, ensuring smooth operations, artist support, and timely coordination across MAK Center sites. The role manages exhibition logistics, installation, and documentation, and serves as the primary liaison for the residency program at the Mackey Apartments. This is a highly collaborative role focused on production, artist care, and operational coordination in support of the Center’s programmatic goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibition Coordination

  • Support the Director in implementing exhibition timelines, budgets, and production plans across MAK Center sites

  • Coordinate with artists, curators, lenders, and vendors

  • Oversee installation and deinstallation logistics, including registrarial tasks (loan agreements, condition reports, shipping, insurance)

  • Manage editing and production of didactic materials and printed matter as necessary

  • Organize and maintain exhibition documentation and archive

Residency Program Coordination

  • Administer the international Artists- and Architects-in-Residence program

  • Manage artist onboarding, contracts, travel, scheduling, communications, and final presentations

  • Coordinate residency-related exhibitions in collaboration with residents and guest artists

  • Liaise with facilities team to ensure maintenance of the Mackey Apartments and Garage Top Gallery

  • Track and archive resident activities and documentation

Fitzpatrick-Leland House Archive and Study Center Support

  • Assist in organizing and preserving residency-related records and exhibition materials

  • Contribute to activation of archival materials through research and documentation

  • Collaborate with staff, researchers, and contractors on archive development

Institutional and Program Support

  • Provide production support for public programs across MAK Center sites

  • Contribute to grant reporting, fundraising events, and donor engagement events in coordination with the Director and development team

  • Participate in staff meetings, planning discussions, and institutional initiatives

  • Participate in visitor services coverage and support front-of-house operations as part of a shared institutional model

  • Perform other duties as reasonably assigned by the Director consistent with the responsibilities of the role


QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years’ experience in exhibitions logistics, residency administration, or arts program management

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Familiarity with registrarial procedures and working with artists

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

  • Ability to work independently, with flexibility and collaborative spirit

  • Knowledge of contemporary art, design, and architecture a plus

The position is a full-time, non-exempt role with occasional evening and weekend commitments. Salary commensurate with experience [range: $22 - $27], plus a benefits package that, following a trial period, includes healthcare (not including vision and dental), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

This full-time, non-exempt position will begin with a four-month trial period, with the potential for longer-term employment based on mutual fit and organizational needs.

Please complete the Google form here and upload both your résumé and cover letter (PDF format only). We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submissions. If you have any trouble accessing the form, please email us at office [at] makcenter.org.

The MAK Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.