Exhibits Coordinator

Exhibits Coordinator U of I Alumni Association

The mission of the University of Illinois Alumni Association (hereinafter, "UIAA") is to enhance and advance the relationship between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (hereinafter, the "University") and all its alumni; to inspire lifelong loyalty and pride among alumni and friends by strengthening their relationship with the University; and to educate the public about the value of the University and its alumni.

The objectives of this Association are educational and charitable. The Association functions as an advocate for the alumni and the University by informing interested parties of current issues, events, and accomplishments of alumni and the University. In fulfilling its mission, the Association may provide a variety of services to the University and its alumni.

The UIAA is a 501c3 corporation, and the UIAA President reports directly to the UIAA Board of Directors ("Board"), in addition to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the University's Chancellor. All other staff report directly or indirectly to the President.

The Exhibits Coordinator develops, monitors, and maintains physical and digital exhibits in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's interactive heritage museum, the Richmond Family Welcome Gallery at Alice Campbell Alumni Center. The Welcome Gallery features exhibits on more than 130 topics about the U. of I.'s past, present, and future, and the Exhibits Coordinator collaborates with the Welcome Gallery's Curator and Collections Manager to create new exhibits, serves as a specialist for the Welcome Gallery's audiovisual media, and ensures that guests have an educational and entertaining visitor experience.

This will be a hybrid role, reporting to Alice Campbell Alumni Center in Urbana, IL, four days per week and working remotely one day per week. However, in specific situations it may be necessary for the Exhibits Coordinator to report to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center on remote workdays (for example, to fix a malfunctioning exhibit).

• Maintains daily functionality of the Welcome Gallery's interactive exhibits, including all audiovisual media and media components.
• Assists the Welcome Gallery's curator with the development and installation of physical and digital exhibits.
• Edits video, audio, and other media for use in Welcome Gallery exhibits.
• Updates content in digital exhibits in conjunction with the Welcome Gallery's curator.
• Collaborates with UIAA's social media staff to develop social media content related to Welcome Gallery exhibits and U. of I. history.
• Assists the Welcome Gallery's curator with determining ways to best interpret, display, and disseminate U. of I. history content through exhibits, public programming, and print and electronic media.
• Assists with events and projects related to UIAA's History and Traditions Programs.
• Serves as Welcome Gallery volunteer coordinator.
• Provides scheduled Welcome Gallery tours for alumni, campus, and community groups and Alice Campbell Alumni Center guests.
• Serves as an ambassador of Illinois history and traditions to the university community, campus visitors, and alumni all over the world.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prepares weekly reports on Welcome Gallery audiovisual media operations.
• Provides weekly updates on exhibits preparation work and promotion, including audio and video editing, updates to digital exhibits, social media content creation, and Welcome Gallery tours.
• Provides monthly updates on Welcome Gallery expenses and annual assistance in formulating the Welcome Gallery’s budget.

• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Proficiency with photo, video, and audio editing software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Preferred:
  • Knowledge of current computer hardware and software, audiovisual equipment and programs, and media production.
  • Prior experience producing and maintaining interactive visual media.
  • Prior experience building physical exhibit mounts