Exhibit Manager

About Us

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 

Indigenous communities.

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-size 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

1. Volunteer Coordination

• 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

2. 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

3. 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

Work Environment

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Please contact;

pod@elephantfamilyusa.org