Exhibits Manager – Full Time

About the role

The Exhibits Manager is essential in maintaining the exhibits and galleries at Arizona Science Center to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds and create positive and memorable experiences for Center guests of all ages. The Exhibits Manager is responsible for developing and supervising the Exhibit Technician team, collaborating with other Science Center teams and outside suppliers by building relationships, negotiating costs and evaluating services provided, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily supervision of the Exhibit Technician team including delegation of work responsibilities to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Directs and performs scheduled maintenance on exhibits to ensure reliable operation; Diagnoses faults/failures and adjusts and/or repairs individual exhibits.
• Collaborates with Manager of A/V Experience for all theatrical lighting and sound equipment.
• Works with leadership to develop strategic goals and plans to ensure up-to-date and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises team members in the Exhibits Department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-Year College or technical school; at least 4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience working in the field of exhibits, Science Centers, museums, custom fabrication, or a related field is preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• Work is sometimes performed at height.

Benefits

• 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
• 10 days of accrued sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
• Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.