Gallery Expereince Manager

Job description

The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts. The Gallery Experience Manager is responsible for leading the daily operation, staffing, and quality of the Walker’s gallery experience. This role supervises and develops the Gallery Assistant team, ensures gallery posts and public-facing spaces are properly staffed and prepared, and helps translate exhibitions, programs, access practices, visitor guidelines, and institutional priorities into clear daily guidance for front-line staff. Working closely with Visitor Experience, Public Engagement, Learning & Impact, Curatorial, Security, Facilities, Registration/Collections, and other partners, the Gallery Experience Manager supports a welcoming, accessible, safe, and intellectually engaging museum experience while helping protect artworks, visitors, staff, and public spaces. The...