Reporting to the
High Line Art Production Director, 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with the Production Director 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 Production Director, 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 impact of projects on 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 fi
- eldSupervisory experience; ability to work collaboratively and as part of a t
- eamExperience developing and managing budgets; ability to creatively work within budgetary constrai
- ntsAbility to work independently, multi-task, solve problems, and collaborate with a variety of colleagues, external vendors, contractors, designers, and partners at all lev
- elsExperience working with artists, fabricators, and art install
- ersWorking knowledge of power tools and general construction methods; ability to perform outdoor physical tasks as part of the install/de-install of artw
- orkStrong organizational skills and capability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadli
- nesExcellent attention to detail, creative thinking, and ability to problem solve; diplomatic attit
- udeExcellent negotiation and verbal and written communication ski
- llsCompetency with Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and graphics/design programs in 2D (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.) and 3D (Rhino, Sketch-up, or simil
- ar)Knowledge of contemporary
- artAbility to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weeke
- ndsAbility to work outdoors, in extreme weather conditi
- onsValid NYS driver's lice
nsePreferred Experience (but Not Requir
- ed)Bachelor's degree in a related area of study (e.g. visual arts, project management, construction management, architecture, design, et
- c.)Experience working in a cultural institution such as a museum, park, or libr
- aryKnowledge of art fabrication methods and processes is prefer
- redUnderstanding of contracts and insura
nceAbilit
- iesExcellent organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to support several projects simultaneou
- slyOutstanding written and verbal communication ski
- llsSelf-starter{{{{:}}}} able to work independently as well as be a team
- playerForward-thinking{{{{:}}}} able to anticipate potential problems and plan for the u
- nexpectedCreativ
- e thinkerAbility to work in a fast-paced en
- vironmentWillingness and ability to work occasional weekends and weeknights,
- as neededWillingness and ability to work in an outdoor en
- vironmentWillingness and ability to traverse the High Line on a regu
lar basisThis 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 a
s needed.Actual salaries will vary on various factors, including but not limited to experience and performance. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000
- - $80,000If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please send an email request to hr@thehighli
ne.org *
- *Benefits20 vacation days, 6 sick days, and 9 paid
- holidaysPaid primary and secondary caregi
- ver leaveMedical, dental, and vision
- insuranceSupplemental short-term disability insurance and paid life
- insuranceCommuter
- benefitsFlexible spending
- accountsContribution in a 403(b) retire
- ment planDiscounted Citi Bike m
- embershipEmployee Assistanc
e ProgramAbout Friends Of The
High LineThe High Line is both a nonprofit organization and a public park on the West Side of Manhattan. We're devoted to reimagining public spaces to create connected, healthy neighborhoods and cities through our work with communities on and off the H
igh Line.Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through the gardens, view art, experience a performance, enjoy food or beverage, or connect with friends and neighbors while enjoying a unique perspective of New Y
ork City.Nearly 100% of our annual budget comes through donations. The High Line is owned by the City of New York, and we operate under a license agreement with N
YC Parks.EEO
StatementThe High Line is guided by a series of values through which we make decisions, including hiring. These values include proactively creating access points for all people, regardless of race, income, country of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. They also include seeking out a diversity of experiences; in listening, respecting, and learning from multiple voices, perspectives, and modes of parti
cipation.As part of our commitment to living up to these values and advancing equity within our organization and through our work, we are committed to an equitable hiring process. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people from a broad range of lived experiences, including members of historically marginalized communities.