Exhibitions and Loans Specialist

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Department
Museum of Art

Job Description

Job Summary

As a member of the Collections Management team at the Smith College Museum of Art, the Exhibitions and Loans Specialist will provide day-to-day oversight of the museum's exhibition program as well as incoming and outgoing artwork loans. This position plays a critical role in coordinating amongst museum departments to ensure that gallery rotations and exhibitions operate smoothly and efficiently.

Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

*This is an in-person role.

Essential Functions

Manage all phases of planning and execution for both in-house and loan exhibitions and rotations in partnership with staff and guest curators, including overall scheduling, initial budgeting, creating loan contracts, collaborating on exhibition layout, design, and installation. (35%)

Oversee logistics and installation of gallery rotations taking into consideration; works needed for loan, rotations of light-sensitive works of art, other environmental considerations, curators' requests for changes to the permanent collection displays and college reunion accommodation. (35%)

Manage loan arrangements, including but not limited to cross-departmental communication, agreements, incoming and outgoing shipping and logistics, and documentation. (10%)

Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping are completed, following AAM standards, for loans and exhibitions, including but not limited to inbound and outbound paperwork, receipts, and condition reports. (10%)

Assist with the creation and maintenance of physical and digital loans and exhibitions files, as well as data entry in a collection management database, in accordance with department protocol. (10%)


Perform other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Field: Art, Art History, or related
• 5 or more years experience, Area: Museum Exhibitions or Collections Management

Knowledge of:

• Project management experience
  
• Loan management experience
  
• Experience with project management tools
  
• Experience with relational databases
  

Skills:

• Project Management tools
• Relational databases

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree, Field: Museum Studies or Related
• 8 or more years experience, Area: Museum exhibitions or collections management

Skills:

• Experience with AirTable Project Management

Compensation
In addition to a competitive benefits package, annualized pay for this role is typically between $54,166.35 - $73,283.89 covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications and work schedule if less than full-time.

Position Type
Regular

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Review of applications will begin
June 17, 2026

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.


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As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.