Exhibit Manager

The Great Elephant Migration is a global fundraising adventure created by Coexistence Story to

bring its mission, harnessing the power of creativity and storytelling to inspire and empower

coexistence, to life on a global scale.

Through a traveling public art installation of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures handcrafted by

Indigenous artisans from The Real Elephant Collective, the project uses creativity, culture, and

collective experience to inspire new ways of thinking about how humans and wildlife can share

space.

Each elephant is modeled after a real wild elephant roaming the forests of Tamil Nadu, India, and

sculpted from Lantana camara, an invasive plant that contributes to habitat loss and increased

human-wildlife conflict. By transforming this destructive weed into works of art, the project itself

becomes an act of coexistence, restoring habitat while creating economic opportunity for

Bringing together Indigenous knowledge, contemporary artists, cultural institutions, and

communities around the world, The Great Elephant Migration raises awareness and funding for

human-wildlife coexistence projects globally, helping people and migratory species thrive together.

In summer 2026, The Great Elephant Migration will arrive in Boston with 100 life-sized elephant

sculptures installed across iconic Back Bay locations, including Commonwealth Avenue Mall,

Dartmouth Street, and the Boston Public Library.

Position Summary
The Exhibition Site Manager will support visitor engagement, volunteer coordination, and on-site exhibition activities for The Great Elephant Migration Boston exhibition.

This is a part-time seasonal contract role ideal for individuals interested in arts administration, museum studies, public humanities, nonprofit programming, visitor experience, or public art operations. The role is especially well-suited for graduate students, early-career arts professionals, or candidates seeking hands‑on experience working on a large-scale public art project.

The Exhibition Site Manager will work closely with the Coexistence Story core team and fellow exhibition staff to help create a welcoming, engaging, and organized experience for visitors and volunteers throughout the exhibition period.

July 27 – August 6, 2026: The role will primarily focus on flexible remote support for volunteer outreach, scheduling, and exhibition preparation.

August 6 – September 16, 2026: The role will transition into a primarily on-site support position across the Boston exhibition footprint, including some weekend and evening availability.

Key Responsibilities

Support volunteer recruitment and outreach efforts in collaboration with the communications team

Coordinate volunteer sign-ups, scheduling, and shift reminders

Assist with volunteer onboarding and orientation

Help maintain a positive and welcoming volunteer experience throughout the exhibition period

Visitor Experience & Public Engagement

Serve as a friendly and informed public-facing representative of the exhibition

Welcome visitors and respond to general questions about the exhibition and project mission

Share information about participating artists and artisans, The Great Elephant Migration, and Coexistence Story

Assist visitors with exhibition resources, information points, and mobile app engagement

Help direct interested collectors and supporters to the appropriate team contacts when needed

Encourage respectful visitor interaction with the exhibition spaces

Exhibition Support

Assist the core project team with general on-site coordination and visitor flow during exhibition hours

Help monitor exhibition spaces and communicate any concerns or operational needs to the core team

Support merchandise, informational, and public engagement activities as needed

Attend exhibition trainings, briefings, and team check-ins

Qualifications
Required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks

Interest in art, culture, conservation, public engagement, or nonprofit work

Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team

Comfortable using scheduling tools, communication platforms, and mobile applications

Preferred

Experience in visitor services, events, hospitality, education, or community engagement

Familiarity with public art, museums, exhibitions, or cultural programming

Experience working or volunteering in nonprofit or mission-driven environments

Temporary part-time contract position based in Boston, MA

Flexible remote from July 27 – August 6, 2026

Primarily on-site from August 4 – September 16, 2026

Weekend and some evening availability required throughout the exhibition period

Role requires extended periods of standing and walking outdoors in varying weather conditions

Compensation
This is a temporary contract position with a stipend range of $5,500–$6,000, depending on experience.

Coexistence Story is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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