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The Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is seeking an experienced Exhibitions Manager to lead the planning, design, production, and installation of the Museum’s exhibitions and temporary public art projects. Working within MOCA’s distinctive Gwathmey-designed, Kunsthalle-style exhibition environment, the Exhibitions Manager will oversee multiple concurrent projects from initial concept and design through installation and deinstallation. This highly collaborative and hands-on role works closely with artists, curators, registrars, Museum departments, contractors, fabricators, art handlers, and other external partners to translate ambitious curatorial ideas into thoughtfully designed, technically sound, and successfully executed exhibitions.
Lead exhibition production from initial planning and design through installation, completion, and deinstallation, including temporary outdoor public art projects.
Develop exhibition layouts, spatial plans, artwork placement, graphics, signage, and other presentation elements that translate curatorial and artistic concepts into executable designs.
Manage multiple exhibition budgets, schedules, procurement needs, milestones, vendors, and deliverables simultaneously.
Partner closely with curators, artists, and registrars to coordinate exhibition checklists, artwork and installation requirements, layouts, documentation, and available gallery resources.
Coordinate contractors, fabricators, art handlers, installers, vendors, artist travel, and other exhibition production logistics.
Maintain a strong working knowledge of gallery infrastructure, including structural grids, power, lighting, environmental systems, accessibility, and other technical considerations.
Oversee exhibition-related graphics, didactics, signage, photography, video documentation, and other public-facing materials.
Ensure exhibitions are executed in accordance with applicable museum standards and best practices for the care, handling, display, environmental conditions, and security of artwork.
Maintain comprehensive exhibition budgets, schedules, layouts, installation instructions, technical documentation, vendor information, and project archives.
Support traveling exhibitions, exhibition openings, receptions, programs, special events, and other Museum activities as needed.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized exhibition professional who combines strong project management and technical production experience with an eye for exhibition design and spatial planning. They are comfortable managing multiple projects at once, collaborating with a wide range of internal and external partners, and remaining hands-on throughout the exhibition process.
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Art History, Museum Studies, Exhibition Design, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in museum exhibitions, exhibition design, exhibition production, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience independently leading exhibition design and/or production projects, including responsibility for budgets, schedules, vendors, contractors, and cross-departmental coordination.
Demonstrated experience developing exhibition layouts and design concepts and translating curatorial concepts into technically sound installations.
Experience handling and installing fine art.
Working knowledge of museum exhibition standards, art handling, environmental requirements, lighting, gallery infrastructure, and installation practices.
Proficiency with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator; experience with AutoCAD or comparable programs preferred.
Experience developing layouts, elevations, installation drawings, specifications, and other technical documentation.
Strong project management, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Experience with public art installations, museum collections management systems, and/or fluency in Haitian Creole or Spanish is preferred.
This is a full-time, salaried position with a starting salary of $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus an excellent benefits package. The position requires occasional early morning, evening, and weekend hours, particularly during exhibition installations, openings, Miami Art Week, and other high-volume periods. The position currently reports to the Executive Director and will transition to reporting to the Curator upon appointment of that position. A Level 2 background check is required upon offer of employment.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to hr@aperiohr.com with the subject line “Exhibitions Manager.” No phone calls, please.
MOCA North Miami is a vibrant and inclusive space for contemporary art. Rooted in and inspired by our diverse communities, the Museum serves as a vital catalyst for artistic innovation and community engagement. Through bold exhibitions, education and public programming, and its permanent collection, MOCA cultivates a lifelong love of the arts. MOCA is committed to identifying and championing artists at pivotal moments in their careers while providing accessible opportunities for audiences to engage with contemporary art and ideas.
MOCA maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity and is committed to building a culturally diverse staff. All qualified professionals are encouraged to apply."
The Events Specialist assists with the planning and execution of MOCA North Miami's full event portfolio, from members' openings and gala fundraisers to education programs and community activations. Serving as a key cross-functional partner, this role translates institutional priorities into seamless, high-quality event experiences. The Events Manager works closely with Development to support fundraising and donor cultivation events, Education & Community Programming to bring public and family programs to life, and Operations to ensure venue readiness, staffing, vendor logistics, and budget accountability across every event.
Event and Program Logistics
• Organize, coordinate and implement all logistics related to MOCA events and programs
• Work closely with all departments, especially Education, Development, and Communications, to ensure that the programmatic vision for all events is feasible, on brand, and furthers MOCA’s strategic goals.
• Standardize and implement interdepartmental process for event requests.
• Ideates and pitches original event concepts in collaboration with the team, developing mood boards to visually communicate themes and bring event ideas to life.
• Lead bi-weekly events meetings ensuring timely follow-up and logistical coordination between departments.
• Track expenditure and work with department heads to guarantee events and programs remain within budget.
• Secure in-kind partnerships to elevate internal events, including beverage and food sponsors, and engaging pop-up activations.
• Manage the Master Calendar with input from key staff, ensuring no conflict between events, programs and rentals.
• Build program pages in Altru and track registration and attendance as needed.
• Coordinate staffing, security, and janitorial needs for all events and programs.
• Act as the on-site coordinator for all events and programs.
• Create and execute annual facility rental strategy to increase annual earned revenue goal.
• Research, identify, and secure facility rental prospects.
• Manage all aspects of facility rentals, including applications, site tours, contracts, planning, invoicing and facilitation of logistics for the event onsite.
• Maintain accurate facility rental documentation through Group Sales in Altru.
• Foster and manage partnerships with the City of North Miami and community partners to ensure that approved events at the museum further strategic goals.
• 2-3 years of experience in event coordination.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, as well as professional interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with point of sale and customer relationship management systems.
• Ability to work well in a small, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Experience working in the arts and culture sector is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Point of Sale systems
• Experience with Altru or other databases
• Gala Management Experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Haitian Creole
This is a full-time, salaried position, with evening and weekend hours required as needed, especially during periods of high volume (Miami Art Week, Gala, exhibition openings). Flexible scheduling and comp time are available with prior approval. A level 2 background check will be required upon offer of employment. For special events, must be able to remain standing for several hours at a time. Position may require occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.
Reports to: Director of Operations
Supervisa: Ninguno
Compensation: Salary starting at $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Applicants: Please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references ceshkenazi@mocanomi.org with subject Events Specialist. No phone calls please.
El MOCA mantiene una firme política de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo para todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo. El museo contrata, forma, promociona, compensa y despide a sus empleados sin distinción de raza, color, credo, religión, identidad de género, orientación sexual, nacionalidad, edad, estado civil o condición de veterano, discapacidad, ciudadanía o creencias políticas que no prohíban el desempeño de las funciones esenciales del puesto. Nos comprometemos a crear una plantilla culturalmente diversa y animamos encarecidamente a todos los profesionales cualificados a que presenten su candidatura.
Mission
MOCA North Miami is a vibrant and inclusive space for contemporary art. Rooted in and inspired by our diverse communities, we serve as a vital catalyst for artistic innovation and community engagement. Through bold exhibitions, education and public programming, and our permanent collection, we cultivate a lifelong love of the arts.
Vision
MOCA aspires to be a welcoming center at the heart of North Miami where art and art experiences flow in and out of the building — activating parks, schools, homes, and civic spaces; and connecting local and global conversations about art.
MOCA taps into the cultural energy of the region to bring new art and perspectives to the public, building on North Miami’s legacy as a cultural destination. Visitors and the community can expect thought-provoking exhibitions that feature under-explored art and artists and lift up diverse voices and stories.
El MOCA mantiene una firme política de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo para todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo. El museo contrata, forma, promociona, compensa y despide a sus empleados sin distinción de raza, color, credo, religión, identidad de género, orientación sexual, nacionalidad, edad, estado civil o condición de veterano, discapacidad, ciudadanía o creencias políticas que no prohíban el desempeño de las funciones esenciales del puesto. Nos comprometemos a crear una plantilla culturalmente diversa y animamos encarecidamente a todos los profesionales cualificados a que presenten su candidatura.
