The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is seeking a Manager, Media Arts to specialize in the installation of artworks that employ video, audio, film, computers, and any other type of electronic media. Primary responsibilities include oversight of successful installation and proper maintenance of all multi-media artworks, maintenance of equipment inventory, preparation of diagrams for installation in NY and other venues, and identification and purchase of appropriate equipment for artworks. The Manager, Media Arts will be responsible for hiring and supervising crews and specialists working on exhibition installations, creating budgets, and travel to other venues as necessary.

The Manager, Media Arts will also assist, as time allows, the Conservation Department in their efforts to establish informed preservation strategies for technology-based artworks, and will contribute technical and installation documentation to the museum’s database. Working closely with the Conservator of Contemporary Art, the Manager, Media Arts will be expected to learn the basic principles of preservation and conservation, and lend technical expertise as necessary.

Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods, through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim network that began in the 1970s when the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, was joined by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, has since expanded to include the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (opened 1997) and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (currently in development). Looking to the future, the Guggenheim Foundation continues to forge international collaborations that take contemporary art, architecture, and design beyond the walls of the museum. More information about the foundation can be found at guggenheim.org.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will oversee temporary employees for this area.

Key Responsibilities:

* Consult on the installation of multi-media works for all Guggenheim-organized exhibitions, providing curators, exhibition designers, registrars, conservators and other members of the exhibition team with information needed to develop exhibition plans.

* Actively collaborate with conservators, curators, and registrars to care for the media works in the collection. The Manager, Media Arts will lend his/her expertise to the joint, interdepartmental initiative to appropriately present, document, and long-term preservation of media artworks.

* Oversee the installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of media artworks for all exhibitions at the Guggenheim Museum New York, including but not limited to: creating and managing multi-media budgets; directing temporary staff; and specifying and purchasing equipment. Must be hands on regarding these needs.

* Oversee the installation and deinstallation of media artworks at other international venues as assigned, traveling as needed to ensure all artwork and equipment is properly handled.

* Work with conservators on loan evaluations and preparation of artworks to be lent to other institutions, including specification of equipment, formats, and budgets to ensure appropriate presentation of media works. Travel as courier when required.

* Manage inventory of multi-media equipment

Qualifications and Requirements:

* BA required, MA preferred; 5 years relevant museum work experience

* Demonstrated technical skills in programming, fabrication, electronics, film
and video

* Familiarity with preservation issues surrounding multi-media artworks

* Excellent communication and team skills

* Management experience

Application Instructions
The Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plan coverage. Our staff also enjoys generous vacation, sick leave and personal days, access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment.

Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to employment@guggenheim.org. Indicate the job title “Manager, Media Arts” in the subject line. Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.