Piedmont Arts, a not-for-profit art center in Virginia, seeks an experienced and motivated Director of Exhibitions and Marketing. Working with the Executive Director and the staff, he/she will be responsible for planning and implementing Piedmont Arts' exhibitions and marketing programs.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of achievement in exhibition planning and display, the ability to develop and work within budgets, work as a team player as part of a dedicated staff, have excellent communication and organizational abilities, and have excellent computer and media skills. Piedmont Arts is a dynamic organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Museum Partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

 

Responsibilities

Responsible for curatorial duties, planning and implementation of marketing and communications efforts, and graphic design.

Direct, oversee and coordinate visual arts programming and assist with other programming offered by Piedmont Arts.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in a fine arts discipline or museum management
• Experience in booking exhibits and related programs for non-profit organizations
• Excellent working knowledge of professional museum practices and familiarity with all aspects of exhibition planning and development
• Demonstrated computer, media and internet skills
• Demonstrated fundraising skills
• Demonstrate color, design and aesthetic skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read financial information and understand the budgeting process
• Experience in writing press releases
• Graphic Design Skills
• Website management skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the public, balance competing demands, and make decisions under deadline pressure
• Excellent organizational skills, being able to handle several different schedules and plans, while avoiding conflicts in timing as much as possible
• Office skills required to handle responsibilities in a timely manner
• Physical requirements may include the ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders; to bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials and art objects; to pull/push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs, and to reach both above and below shoulder height
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure

 Please send resume, cover letter, exhibition and/or website samples to:   

Heidi Pinkston, Executive Director
hpinkston@piedmontarts.org
Position review opens immediately and is open until filled.