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Exhibit Coordinator

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$29/hr

The opportunity The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibit Coordinator to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibit schedule following capital updates and expansion ...

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Exhibit Coordinator

Baltimore, MD

$29/hr

The opportunity The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibit Coordinator to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibit schedule following capital updates and expansion ...

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Exhibit Coordinator

Baltimore, MD

$29/hr

The opportunity The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibit Coordinator to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibit schedule following capital updates and expansion ...

Montana

Head of Exhibits

Helena, MT

In coordination with project team members, museum staff and external partners, initiates, plans ... Expected to be skilled in all areas of exhibit design including the development of digital sketches ...

State of Montana

Head of Exhibits

Helena, MT

In coordination with project team members, museum staff and external partners, initiates, plans ... Expected to be skilled in all areas of exhibit design including the development of digital sketches ...

State of Montana

Head of Exhibits

Helena, MT

In coordination with project team members, museum staff and external partners, initiates, plans ... Expected to be skilled in all areas of exhibit design including the development of digital sketches ...

State of Montana

Head of Exhibits

Helena, MT

In coordination with project team members, museum staff and external partners, initiates, plans ... Expected to be skilled in all areas of exhibit design including the development of digital sketches ...

Brown County

Museum Director

Green Bay, WI

$95K/yr

Essential Duties Manages the museum operation, development, coordination, and promotion of museum ... Plans exhibit scheduling with curators; makes final decisions as to yearly exhibit schedule. Makes ...

Brown County, WI

Museum Director

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$95K/yr

Essential Duties Manages the museum operation, development, coordination, and promotion of museum ... Plans exhibit scheduling with curators; makes final decisions as to yearly exhibit schedule. Makes ...

City of Mesa

Museum Curator

Mesa, AZ

$75K - $102K/yr

... coordinates the permanent gallery rotations, changes and updates exhibits, public engagement, and ... All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee ...

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What does a museum exhibit coordinator do?

A Museum Exhibit Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing museum exhibitions. This includes coordinating with curators, artists, and other staff to develop exhibit concepts, overseeing the installation and removal of exhibits, and ensuring that all displays meet safety and conservation standards. They also manage logistics such as scheduling, budgeting, and reporting to ensure that each exhibit runs smoothly and engages visitors. Additionally, they may collaborate with educators to create interpretive materials and programs related to the exhibits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a museum exhibit coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Exhibit Coordinator, you need a background in museum studies, art history, or a related field, along with experience in exhibition planning and project management. Familiarity with collection management software, design tools, and exhibit installation techniques is essential. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities help coordinate teams and engage stakeholders. These skills ensure exhibits are expertly curated, logistically sound, and engaging for diverse audiences.

What are some common challenges faced by museum exhibit coordinators, and how can they be managed effectively?

Museum Exhibit Coordinators often face challenges such as balancing multiple deadlines, coordinating with diverse teams (curators, designers, educators, and technicians), and ensuring that exhibits meet both educational and logistical standards. Managing these challenges involves strong organizational skills, clear communication, and adaptability to changing priorities. Building collaborative relationships and maintaining detailed project timelines are key strategies for staying on track and delivering engaging, high-quality exhibits.
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Exhibit Coordinator

Baltimore, MD • On-site

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimoreexternal

$29/hr

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community. The Museum tells the story of the American Jewish experience in the city of Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Our Museum offers visitors fascinating and diverse exhibitions, as well as, two landmark historic sites - the Lloyd Street Synagogue, built in 1845 and B'nai Israel Synagogue, built in 1876.
The opportunity
The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibit Coordinator to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibit schedule following capital updates and expansion of gallery spaces. The Exhibit Coordinator, reporting to the Exhibits Manager, will work cross-departmentally supporting JMM staff in exhibit development and execution. In this role, with the support of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director and Exhibits Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Main responsibilities
  • Supports project development for gallery-based projects, including maintaining schedules, attending team meetings, articulating project goals and strategy briefs, and general administrative tasks.
  • Supports the installation and maintenance of JMM galleries across the campus, taking an active role in the gallery preparations between exhibits and maintenance throughout the run of staged shows.
  • Provides support for internal and external exhibit curators, most typically the latter.
  • Assists in the development, production and installation of exhibit graphic elements.
  • Assists in the asset procurement process, including image, film, and audio.
  • Assists in loan processes, working with both institutions and private individuals.

What you will possess to be successful
  • You will exemplify our team's core value of continuous learning.
  • You will partner with team members to develop agreed expectations about the work we need to accomplish to support and fulfill our mission and how the team will accomplish it.
  • You will take an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will evolve the organization and push the boundaries of the field.
  • You will care and attend to the relational dynamics of work processes while caring for the quality of the product.

Qualifications and skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, 1+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Jewish communal sector is a plus.
  • Experience in cultural heritage is a plus.
  • May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Requires extensive sitting, standing, and walking
  • Must be willing to complete background checks as required by current or future contracts
  • Experience working within a Jewish communal setting a plus
  • Occasional Sunday and evening hours are required for this position.

Note on qualifications:
No one candidate will be perfect for this job. The skills and experience needed to be successful in this job exist on a spectrum. Frequently cited statistics show that candidates with disabilities, BIPOC candidates, women, and members of marginalized and/or systematically excluded groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Jewish Museum of Maryland is eager to leave that statistic in the past. If you are interested in this position, please apply.
What we offer:
  • The hourly rate for this part-time position is $29.00, based on a sixteen-hour work week. Work schedules are developed in collaboration with supervisors within the Museum's business hours. Part-time schedules are typically three or four days per week.
  • This position includes 48 hours of vacation (representing three standard work weeks) and 28 hours of sick time (representing 1.75 standard work weeks) per year. Vacation and sick time are only to be applied toward established work schedules
  • JMM staff are unionized within Teamsters Local 355. This is a bargaining unit position.
  • We close the Museum for the following Jewish holidays when they fall within JMM business hours: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, the first two days of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Shavuot, and the first and last two days of Passover.
  • We close the Museum for New Years Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day following Thanksgiving.
  • We offer a work environment that supports professional development and collaboration.

What to expect:
  • Step 1: Review of submissions and initial candidate pool formation.
  • Step 2: Up to two interviews with JMM team members. References will be called for candidates under consideration after the second interview.
  • Step 3: Final candidate selection. Placement is anticipated in May 2026. All applicants will be notified of their status after the final candidate has accepted the offer.

Please attach a resume/CV when applying. Cover letters are strongly encouraged and may include up to five links to work samples you have contributed to. Applications received by 11:59 EST on Sunday, June 21st, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The JMM is dedicated to advancing racial and social justice and holds a deep sense of care and commitment to the communities within which we live and work. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. The Jewish Museum of Maryland will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

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