Manager of Exhibits

Summary/Objective
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 

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.  
• Experience & Certifications: 3-5 years related experience in Project or Team Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have experience leading teams of contributing partners to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Must have excellent research, writing and editing skills. 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and networking skills. 
• Demonstrates a considerable degree of initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to effectively operate Auto CAD.

 Supervisory Responsibility

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

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.  
• Moves throughout the museum.   
• Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum. 
• Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks. 
• Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners. 
• Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone. 
• Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 25 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level. 
• Occasionally works in outdoor environments. 
• Frequently works in indoor environments.
• Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment.
• Kneeling and Crouching - Frequently 
• Weight Levels
• Up to 50 pounds

Expected Hours of Work & Travel

• This position is full time and primarily works Tuesday – Saturday. 
• Hours can vary based on the needs of the organization. 
• Travel throughout the Central Florida area may be required to attend conferences/trainings/deliver programs. 
• Travel throughout the Central Florida area will be required to pick up supplies and program materials.  

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.