Reporting to the High Line Art Director of Exhibitions, the High Line Art Project Manager is responsible for supporting the production of High Line Art projects and live events.
Working directly with artists, contractors and fabricators, nonprofit institutions, public and private partners, and galleries, the project manager supervises High Line Art commissions from an initial concept through fabrication and installation while overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of existing artworks and workspaces. The project manager is the primary liaison to the High Line’s Maintenance and Operations team, working closely with the facilities, events, and horticulture teams to coordinate the use of common spaces and access to the gardens. The successful candidate will be willing to take on challenging projects and find unconventional solutions to problems.
This is a full-time, non-exempt role. The project manager will work five days a week (9 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday) and select evenings and weekends as needed.
Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000
Primary Responsibilities:
Work with the Director of Exhibitions and artists to research and create feasibility studies and technical implementation plans for future projects, including renderings, technical requirements, written descriptions, estimates, etc.
Work closely with the Director of Exhibitions artists, fabricators, and other vendors to research, develop, and manage artwork production.
Coordinate logistical details for receiving, staging, and installing artwork.
Create contracts with artists and vendors using existing templates.
Act as liaison to exhibiting artists and their representatives, including arranging travel and accommodations.
Create and monitor project schedules to ensure on-time installation.
Liaise with High Line Maintenance and Operations teams to coordinate space use and park access.
Coordinate between Planning & Design and park Operations departments to ensure successful execution and oversight of projects, confirming that all projects are on the institutional master calendar and that internal resources are allocated and scheduled.
Serve as High Line point of contact for outside installation crews, and manage on- and off-site logistics, training vendors in park-specific protocols (e.g., how to properly access plant beds).
Liaise with NYC Parks and other city agencies as needed for necessary agency approvals
Create communication processes and documents to ensure that all affected stakeholders are aware of the impact of projects on the park.
Conduct regular maintenance of artwork, including cleaning and technical troubleshooting.
Organize and maintain safe and clean on- and off-site storage and production spaces, and develop an inventory of tools and equipment.
Coordinate event and performance set-up and breakdown, including sourcing and set-up of A/V equipment, permitting, and liaising with internal departments.
Update project budgets in consultation with the production director and chief curator.
Prepare and coordinate loan forms, contracts, permitting, and insurance; compile and archive invoices, contracts, and payments.
Requirements
Desired experience of a successful candidate may include the following, but candidates will not be screened exclusively based on meeting these qualifications:
Minimum of three to five (3 - 5) years of professional experience in arts project management, exhibition organization, or other relevant experience in the field.
Experience working with artists in a gallery, studio, museum, or fine art institution.
Supervisory experience; ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.
Experience developing and managing budgets; ability to creatively work within budgetary constraints.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, solve problems, and collaborate with a variety of colleagues, external vendors, contractors, designers, and partners at all levels.
Experience working with artists,…