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Description

Primary Purpose:
The Touring Exhibitions Coordinator is responsible for the administration of exhibitions produced by and adapted from the MacKenzie Art Gallerys program. This will include the organization of tour schedules, liaising with host venues, coordinating packing and transport, care, safety, accountability, and documentation (archival, digital, and photographic) of outgoing MacKenzie exhibitions. The Touring Exhibitions Coordinator will also provide general support to the Registrar, Head of Program Operations, and Director of Programs with venue research and all logistics related to MacKenzie developed exhibitions.

Nature of Work:
Reporting to the Director of Programs and working closely with Curatorial and Program Operations staff, the Touring Exhibitions Coordinator coordinates the operational aspects of exhibitions developed by the MacKenzie Art Gallery and adaptions required for tour. The Touring Exhibitions Coordinator must be knowledgeable in gallery and museum practices, art handling, transport (nationally and internationally), and work well with a wide range of staff, collectors, curators, and vendors. They will coordinate and distribute touring prospectuses and oversee the logistics and file management for the MacKenzie and hosting venues. The Touring Exhibitions Coordinator will act as the primary contact with partner venues on matters pertaining to logistics, invoicing, and tracking agreements. The Touring Exhibitions Coordinator will attend production meetings and other meetings as required. This position can operate remotely, in-person, or in a hybrid work model.

The role requires a highly organized person and a strategic thinker. The successful candidate will communicate professionally, exercise initiative, and work autonomously.