Project Manager, Cincinnati Art Museum
The Cincinnati Art Museum has an immediate opening for a full-time Project Manager in the museum’s Marketing Department. This position is scheduled 35 hours per week with full benefits and generous PTO package.
The Project Manager works in conjunction with the Director of Marketing & Communications to ensure the design needs of each department are balanced, aligned with the mission of the Cincinnati Art Museum, and met in a timely manner. This role manages design timelines and budgets and plays a crucial project management role with CAM’s graphic design firm.
The Project Manager works with internal departments in the museum, especially Marketing and Communications, Curatorial, Learning & Interpretation, and Philanthropy, in addition to vendors including graphic designers, project managers, editorial staff, and project coordinators.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working under the direction of the Director of Marketing and Communication, duties include but are not limited to:
· Acts as key point of contact between the museum and its design agency
· Offers feedback to produced materials regarding whether they meet brand standards per the CAM Style Guide
· Seeks approvals from third-party entities (touring exhibition organizations, artist representatives, etc.) on marketing materials or images, as needed
· Assists marketing team members with wrap-up reports, as needed
· Uses project software to communicate, maintain timelines and update project lists
· Builds and implements a project schedule that gains the commitment of the design agency and related internal departments, then monitors, maintains and revises the project schedule throughout the project development cycle
· Serves as key point of contact between the museum and design freelancers, when needed
· Prepares project status reports to share with internal museum departments
· Familiarizes themselves with exhibition contracts to become knowledgeable about the rules regarding photography use/fees, needed approvals, post-mortem reporting, etc.
· Sources materials and works closely with printing vendors
· Helps manage editorial meetings and coordinates the collection of content and design of the museum’s Member Magazine (published 3x/year). Works with editor and design firm to create the publication and distributes publication for reviews/approvals
· Coordinates the production of the museum’s Annual Report
· Helps manage budgets and design-related purchase orders and invoices
· Imports images into digital image system
· Works with curators or other organizations to maintain press images and credit information
· Serves on various internal CAM committees
REQUIREMENTS
· Excellent planning and organization skills
· Knowledge of the design production process or previous project management experience
· Understanding of marketing, branding principles and basic design skills
· Experience with budgets, purchasing and accounting
· Ability to build and maintain relationships with key internal customers and external vendors
· Ability to implement and coordinate comprehensive schedules
· Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs
· Ability to organize/prioritize work
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities
· Ability to exert above average visual and physical effort, occasionally lifting materials or equipment up to 30 pounds
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree required plus 3+ years general experience in project coordination or related fields.
· Experience in Museum, Advertising, Marketing, Design or Public Relations Agency preferred.
· Requires a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Candidates must have intermediate experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook.
· Previous experience in both the Chicago and AP style of writing is a plus.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to work in a fast-paced environment that values people who work well within a team as well as independently.
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Position open until filled. No phone calls please.
The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.