Exhibit AV & Lighting Manager

Saint Louis Science Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saint Louis Science Center is seeking an Exhibit Electronics A/V Manager to design, implement, and maintain interactive lighting and audiovisual systems for permanent and traveling exhibits. You will collaborate with exhibit designers, engineers, educators, and operations staff to ensure safety, accessibility, and engaging guest experiences.

Responsibilities include creating A/V documentation, integrating lighting with exhibit electronics, programming control systems, and supporting events

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience designing and implementing A/V systems in museums, science centers, or similar settings.
• Technical degree or equivalent professional experience in lighting design, theatrical production, electrical engineering, exhibit design, or related field.
• Experience with lighting control protocols and/or networked lighting systems.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working hands-on with tools and electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Design creative, functional, and maintainable A/V solutions for interactive science exhibits, immersive environments, galleries, and public spaces.
• Produce A/V documentation, including fixture schedules, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and aiming/focusing plans.
• Integrate lighting systems with exhibit electronics, including sensors, microcontrollers, show-control systems, and AV components.
• Program and configure lighting control systems (networked or programmable controllers).
• Collaborate with Exhibit Electronics and Exhibit Engineering staff on system architecture, power distribution, and control strategies.
• Manage all technical audiovisual equipment and operations at Energy Stage, the planetarium's in-house audiovisual, media, and traveling exhibit systems.
• Work closely with exhibit designers, educators, curators, and operations teams during development cycles.
• Participate in exhibit design reviews, prototyping sessions, shop builds, and installation schedules.
• Support special events, temporary exhibits, and traveling exhibitions as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical drawings

Hands-on tools

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Lighting design software

Job description

The Saint Louis Science Center is seeking an Exhibit Electronics A/V Manager to design, implement, and maintain interactive lighting and audiovisual systems for permanent and traveling exhibits. You will collaborate with exhibit designers, engineers, educators, and operations staff to ensure safety, accessibility, and engaging guest experiences.

Responsibilities include creating A/V documentation, integrating lighting with exhibit electronics, programming control systems, and supporting events