Established in 1979, we are the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles. We are dedicated and committed
to collecting, presenting, and interpreting art created after 1940. We have a diverse history of ground-breaking,
historically-significant exhibitions. We provide leadership in the field by identifying and presenting the most
significant and challenging art of our time, actively supporting the creation of new work, and seeking artists
from diverse backgrounds. With two distinct venues in Los Angeles—MOCA Grand Avenue and The Geffen
Contemporary at MOCA—and Michael Heizer’s seminal artwork Double Negative (1969-70) in the Nevada
desert, we engage audiences through an ambitious program of exhibitions, educational programs, and
publishing.

The Exhibition Production Manager – Geffen Contemporary works on site under the supervision
of the Director of Exhibition Production to assist in the organization, management, and installation
of all exhibitions at MOCA’s Geffen Contemporary space. Primary responsibilities include the
supervision of full-time and temporary employees, overall project management from conception
to implementation, assisting with the development of annual project budgets, identifying and
developing improved procedures and techniques, and working closely with curators, artists, and
the full MOCA staff to plan for all exhibition and collection-related projects at the Geffen
Contemporary. Because the scope of the Museum’s exhibition program incorporates
conventional art forms as well as those which are more experimental in nature, the Exhibition
Production Manager must perform a wide variety of tasks and functions relating to all aspects of
construction, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions.

Essential Functions:
• Work closely with the Registration Department, Curatorial Department, Exhibitions Management and artists to oversee all aspects of exhibition production at the Geffen Contemporary, including but not limited to planning and establishing a production schedule, identifying vendors, providing installation renderings, overseeing contractors and construction projects, managing installation teams, and monitoring budgets. This includes multiple concurrent projects in varying stages of the production process.
• Work closely with the Director of Exhibition Production, other Exhibition Production Managers, and Senior Preparators to recruit, hire, schedule, train, and manage all members of the Exhibition Production Department, including both full-time and temporary employees.
• Act as department head in absence of the Director of Exhibition Production in meetings, both internal and external to the institution.
• Work with curators, architects, exhibition designers, and artists to design and develop floor plans and exhibition layouts.
• Work well as a team member and relate to a wide variety of staff and non-museum personnel.
• Foster a collegial and collaborative environment, contributing to the development of department staff at all skill levels.
• Work in a precise and careful manner under stringent deadlines.
• Display creativity in solving technical problems and flexibility in adapting to unusual circumstances.
• Develop and implement gallery maintenance procedures with Registration and Exhibition Production. Ensure the maintenance of all gallery spaces, workspaces, and artworks on display or in the collection.
• Safely handle art and objects placed within the Museum’s care, using best practices. Ensure standards of care and safe handling as set by the Museum are upheld at all times.
• Coordinate and supervise mandatory safety and equipment training sessions. Comply with and uphold safety standards for all equipment use.
• Operate fork/aerial lifts.
• Work closely with the Director of Exhibition Production to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with outside contractors and vendors.
• Work closely with other departments particularly Operations, Facilities, and Security to provide continued support to the greater museum.

Requirements:
• Minimum of at least five years’ experience in museum preparation or related field with a
minimum of 2 years working in a supervisory role in a museum, gallery or studio setting.
Contemporary art museum experience preferred.
• Proven managerial skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of museum best practices including the safe handling, care and installation of all art objects, installation hardware, and gallery lighting.
• Advanced fabrication skills and multimedia installation experience; extensive experience working with hand, mechanical, and power tools.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of concurrent projects. Effectively manage details as well as the larger scope of any given project.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following:
• Stand for long periods
• Bend, stoop, reach, lift, and climb to move materials and operate artwork
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Reach both above and below shoulder height
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity to operate manually controlled equipment and artwork
• Ability to visually inspect work; specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Be comfortable operating equipment such as mechanical lifts and power tools

Desired Skills
• Knowledge of various fabrication techniques and methods required to install all forms of
art including video works and large-scale multi-media installations
• Extensive rigging experience and relevant certification to use forklifts, personnel lifts and
other motorized equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe CS, Sketchup, Rhino, Auto CAD and or other
relevant exhibition design Software.
• Knowledge of contemporary art.

Salary range: $70K to $80K

The Museum of Contemporary Art is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal
opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender
expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other status protected
under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Museum of
Contemporary Art’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all
discriminatory practices.

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.