Exhibits & Facilities Manager: Joyful STEAM Experiences

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Children’s Museum is seeking a Manager of Exhibits + Facilities to oversee daily operations of the museum’s exhibits and facilities. You will ensure exhibit integrity, safety, and engaging learning experiences while maintaining the building and systems, coordinating with vendors, and leading custodial and facilities teams.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing + Creative Strategy, the role focuses on expanding family-centered engagement, crafting physical experiences, and sustaining the

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working with exhibits and facilities in a museum or similar setting.
• Experience with exhibit and/or experiential design as it relates to a larger brand system.
• Creative mindset and interest in tinkering, making, and design.
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, repairing, and fabrication of exhibits and building systems.
• Experience writing, issuing, and managing RFPs and contracts.
• Previous experience working with children, particularly in museums, STEAM learning, arts, or theater.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Self-starter able to take charge of tasks and decisions quickly.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Uphold exhibit integrity to ensure experiences work as intended while prioritizing guest safety and engagement.
• Reinforce the full brand experience by ensuring continuity on the whole user journey from website to physical experience.
• Design and fabricate exhibit materials, props, and small-scale installations for dynamic learning experiences.
• Manage visiting exhibit hall program by coordinating with vendors and overseeing logistics.
• Ensure the building and its systems are well maintained with building management and contractors.
• Supervise exhibits, facilities, and custodial teams to maintain cleanliness and space condition.
• Conduct routine maintenance, repairs, and improvements to exhibits and facilities.
• Develop and maintain documentation of facilities and exhibits operations and maintenance.
• Review visitor feedback to continuously improve the Museum experience.

Skills

Exhibits management

Facilities management

Project management

Vendor coordination

RFPs and contracts

Job description

National Children’s Museum is seeking a Manager of Exhibits + Facilities to oversee daily operations of the museum’s exhibits and facilities. You will ensure exhibit integrity, safety, and engaging learning experiences while maintaining the building and systems, coordinating with vendors, and leading custodial and facilities teams.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing + Creative Strategy, the role focuses on expanding family-centered engagement, crafting physical experiences, and sustaining the