Exhibit Experience Director

The Maritime Aquarium; Norwalk (CT); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT seeks an Associate Director of Exhibits to lead the design and execution of permanent and temporary exhibits, coordinating with operations, animal husbandry, and the Brand Experience team to deliver engaging guest experiences.

You will drive content research, propose exhibit narratives, manage licenses, and lead a team of four direct reports while coordinating with external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that supports the Aquarium’s mission.

Formación

• 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.
• Experience working under pressure and managing multiple, competing tasks and priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Supports the Creative Director in establishing exhibit project vision, plans and coordinates permanent and temporary exhibits.
• Manages the Exhibits Budget and a team of 4 direct reports including an environmental graphic designer, an exhibit content developer, and 2 exhibits maintenance and facilities individuals, and consultants as needed.
• Collect, organize, and manage content including background information, sources, and media; share with stakeholders and design team.
• Work closely with Creative Director and Associate Director of Interpretation on big idea, content/message, and environmental design.
• Research images, videos, sounds, objects, and other relevant items for exhibit interpretation; maintain data and licenses.
• Oversee external and internal partners involved in design and build process.

Conocimientos

Exhibit design

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in exhibition design

Descripción del empleo

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT seeks an Associate Director of Exhibits to lead the design and execution of permanent and temporary exhibits, coordinating with operations, animal husbandry, and the Brand Experience team to deliver engaging guest experiences.

You will drive content research, propose exhibit narratives, manage licenses, and lead a team of four direct reports while coordinating with external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that supports the Aquarium’s mission.