NGO JOBS

Exhibit Curator

Location: Washington DC, USA

Description

Summary:

The Exhibit Curator will create a collapsible exhibit featuring Internews' projects and work around the world. This is a consultant position that will start immediately and involve 30-45 days of work over approximately 6 months.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Exhibit Coordinator will:

• Run a brainstorming session (with IN board, advisors and senior management) to get their thoughts on the scope of the exhibit, including audience and purpose

• Consult with Internews partners, well-wishers and the target community to gauge the interest in and understanding about Internews’ work to feed into the exhibit planning.

• Assess a range of media tools and platforms to understand what can become part of the exhibit and how it can be made interactive.

• Develop a creative concept, as well as an exhibition/events storyline for the that allows visitors to experience how media is produced outside the US (especially in situations of humanitarian crisis and in post-conflict environments

• Provide an events and exhibition brief with detailed description of strategy, planning and realization processes for the exhibit.

• Work with the event planner to incorporate the exhibit into the other activities for the event namely keynote/moderated discussion and a cocktail reception.

• Coordinate design and production of exhibition material with internal staff and outside vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful applicant will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Managing exhibits at museums, libraries or private collections

• Work experience in exhibition design, planning, and management

• Knowledge of traditional, as well as digital media tools and their use

• Excellent written communication skills

• Experience managing a large staff, including interns and volunteers

• Academic degree in curatorship, art history or media development