JOBS

Exhibitions Producer

Canyon seeks a full-time Exhibitions Producer to lead all exhibition planning, fabrication, and production.

Position Overview

The Exhibitions Producer reports directly to Canyon's Vice President of Art & Technology. This position joins a small team of arts professionals and will be integral to the organization's development as it prepares for a Fall 2026 opening. The Exhibitions Producer leads the exhibitions division, managing a small and hands-on team of three, while sometimes coordinating with outside exhibition designers and fabricators. This role requires exceptional project management skills to define and manage all exhibition timelines and budgets, coupled with a deadline-oriented sense of urgency and a proven knack for cost-control,  ensuring efficient execution of Canyon's program. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in time-based media exhibition production, proven leadership abilities, and the organizational expertise to juggle multiple complex projects simultaneously. The job will involve in-gallery, hands-on work alongside your team as needed, and will involve frequent overlap and tight coordination of staff and equipment resources with the institution’s performing arts program (which will present some 3-4 performances per month, often utilizing shared staff and equipment resources).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the exhibitions division, supervising two AV technicians and a registrar.

• Coordinate and oversee relationships with outside exhibition designers and contractors.

• Define, develop, and manage comprehensive exhibition timelines from conception through de-installation.

• Oversee all technical aspects of time-based media and performance exhibitions.

• Develop and maintain exhibition budgets in collaboration with leadership.

• Coordinate cross-departmentally to align exhibition schedules with programming, development, and marketing initiatives.

• Coordinate with the events producer to provide staff support (often the AV technicians) to performing arts events

• Establish and maintain production workflows, systems, and best practices for the exhibitions department.

• Manage vendor relationships for specialized equipment and technical services.

• Oversee exhibition documentation and archival processes.

• Ensure the highest possible standards for display are being upheld.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in exhibition production, preferably with time-based media and performance art

• Demonstrated excellence in project management with the ability to handle multiple complex timelines simultaneously

• Proven experience managing teams and coordinating with external contractors

• Deep knowledge of AV systems, media art, and ample hands-on experience, including overhead rigging

• Superior organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Desired skills and qualifications 

• Experience with contemporary art institutions focused on time-based media or performance.

• Technical expertise in video, sound, and interactive media installations

• Ability to work on ladders and lifts, at heights

• Working knowledge of theatrical and overhead rigging

• Experience as a direct supervisor to one or more reports

• Familiarity with basic registration and collections management practices

• Familiarity with CAD software and exhibition design tools

• Experience working with living artists and estates

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience. The expected range is $85,000-115,000.

This is a full-time salaried position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account; a 401(k) retirement account with a matching contribution; and tuition reimbursement. 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

To apply, send a cover letter and CV to jobs@canyon.org.