Associate Director, Exhibits & Guest Experience

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Benefits and Plans

Paid leave (Vacation and Sick Time, …)

Paid Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Free Family Membership to The Maritime

Aquarium membership

Job summary

The Maritime Aquarium is seeking an Associate Director of Exhibits to lead the design and execution of permanent and temporary exhibits, ensuring engaging experiences that align with our mission. You will work across departments within the Brand Experience function to deliver on organizational objectives.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will research content, propose narratives, and manage 3D or architectural features while coordinating with animal husbandry, education, and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in exhibition design, industrial design, architecture or related design field.
• 5 to 7 years in exhibit design at an aquarium, zoo, museum, or related organization ideally with increasing responsibilities.
• Experience leading exhibit design process at an aquarium, zoo, or museum.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Creative Director in establishing exhibit project vision, plans and coordinates exhibits.
• Manages the Exhibits Budget and a team of 4 direct reports.
• Organize and manage content including background information, sources, and media for exhibits.
• Collaborate with Creative Director on big ideas, content, and environmental design.
• Research images, videos, sounds, and other items for exhibit interpretation and manage licenses.
• Oversee external and internal partners involved in design and build processes.
• Conduct audience/exhibit evaluations and apply findings to future projects.
• Monitor guest experience and oversee repairs and enhancements to exhibits.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

2D/3D content conceptualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in exhibition design

Job description

The Maritime Aquarium is seeking an Associate Director of Exhibits to lead the design and execution of permanent and temporary exhibits, ensuring engaging experiences that align with our mission. You will work across departments within the Brand Experience function to deliver on organizational objectives.

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will research content, propose narratives, and manage 3D or architectural features while coordinating with animal husbandry, education, and operations