Manager of Exhibits

The Manager of Exhibits provides administrative and operational support for the Exhibits Department and assists exhibit leadership to oversee non-exempt exhibit staff and volunteers. In this role, the Manager of Exhibit Maintenance ensures all exhibit assets are safe, clean and operational 98% of the time including traveling exhibits.

Essential Functions

• Produce a detailed schedule that highlights the staffing assignments for exhibit projects and tasks
• Ensure all pertinent staff documents and training materials are updated as necessary
• Coordinate training and schedules for exhibit staff and volunteers
• Accurately document which exhibits are operational, partially operational, off the floor and inoperative on floor
• Recommend improvements to existing components to decrease M&R incidents to the Director of Facility and Exhibit Maintenance.
• Perform regular quality control evaluations on exhibit maintenance operations
• Coordinate with operations team and update exhibits calendar with facility wide events and operational experiences to staff accordingly
• Coordinate and oversee the safe load-in / load-out of traveling exhibits, on time and on budget
• Purchase exhibit materials and consumables within budget
• Assist non-exempt staff as needed to complete (opening, closing, cleaning, etc.)
• Operate effectively under time constraints and meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision, both alone and in teams
• Troubleshoot exhibit deficiencies and guide exhibit staff to make appropriate repairs
• Lead the Maintenance and care of water and plant-based exhibits including chemical management and water chemistry
• Ensure all audio / visual needs associated with exhibits, live programming, and special events are met. Works to keep these systems operational 98% of the time.
• Project manager for install and deinstall of "Dino's in Lights"
• Oversee the safe install of overhead décor and rigging as needed.
• Oversee the safe transportation of the Tiny Green Home departing and arriving at OSC.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is directly responsible for the hiring, training, and development of full-time staff members.

Physical Demands

Expected Hours of Work & Travel

Telecommuting

This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.