Manager of Exhibits, Collections, & Digital Experiences

About the role

The Manager of Exhibits, Collections & Digital Experiences provides strategic and operational leadership for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's exhibitions, collections, immersive media, and digital experiences. Responsible for one of the world's most technologically advanced cultural institutions, this position ensures the Library's galleries are consistently participant-ready, collections are cared for in accordance with the highest professional museum standards, and immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, audiovisual systems, and interactive experiences operate seamlessly to deliver extraordinary participant experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Exhibits, Collections & Digital Experiences department, providing strategic direction, supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing departmental operations.
• Oversee the planning, installation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions from concept through completion.
• Ensure galleries, immersive experiences, and participant-facing spaces are fully operational, accessible, and presentation-ready while maintaining exceptional standards for exhibit quality.
• Manage exhibit technologies, audiovisual systems, interactive media, digital content, and immersive experiences, including software updates, media deployments, and ongoing system performance.
• Direct the care, preservation, and management of the Library's collections in accordance with museum standards and industry best practices.
• Manage exhibition projects, contractors, vendors, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project execution.
• Partner with Curatorial, Facilities, Information Technology, Education, Marketing, Events, and other departments to support daily operations, exhibitions, and institutional initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance, evaluate participant feedback, and implement improvements that enhance exhibits, technology, and the overall visitor experience.
• Recommend and lead exhibition, technology, and capital improvement initiatives that advance the Library's mission and long-term strategic goals.
• Serve as an active member of the Library's leadership team, contributing to organizational planning, cross-functional decision-making, and institutional success.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership– Provides vision, drives organizational goals, and leads complex exhibition initiatives.
• People Leadership & Collaboration– Builds, coaches, and develops teams while fostering productive relationships across departments and with artists, lenders, contractors, and other partners.
• Operational & Project Management Excellence– Successfully manages exhibition timelines, budgets, logistics, and competing priorities to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Museum & Exhibition Expertise– Applies professional museum standards and best practices in collections care, object handling, display, lighting, security, and interpretive planning.
• Problem Solving & Sound Judgment– Demonstrates resourcefulness and makes thoughtful decisions when navigating technical challenges, logistical complexities, and changing priorities.
• Accountability & Continuous Improvement– Takes ownership of results while identifying opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and exhibition outcomes.
• Participant-Focused Decision Making– Prioritizes meaningful, engaging, and accessible visitor experiences that support the Library's mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Public History, History, Cultural Heritage Management, Conservation, Digital Media, Experience Design, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience within a museum, cultural institution, science center, visitor attraction, or related environment.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience managing professional staff.
• Demonstrated success leading complex operational and cross-functional projects.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and participant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed during installation periods.
• Requires standing, walking, and manual dexterity for extended periods during installations; must be able to climb ladders and operate tools safely.
• Ability to work in various conditions, including dust, low lighting, and temperature fluctuations in gallery and storage environments.

Benefits

• Full benefits include 403(b), medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, as well as 20 days of paid time off and 10 days of holidays.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. TRPLF does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law as a provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, participate in an interview, or otherwise navigate our hiring process, please email careers at trlibrary.com. Our team will connect with you to explore the best way to support your experience.