Exhibits Operations Lead

Jobtailor; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Orlando seeks an experienced Exhibits Project Manager to provide administrative and operational support for the Exhibits Department and to lead staff and volunteers. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely execution of traveling exhibits and in-house installations.

The role requires 3–5 years in project or team management, strong research/write/edit skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Strong initiative and networking abilities are also essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years related experience in Project or Team Management.
• Experience leading teams to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for the Exhibits Department.
• Assist exhibit leadership to oversee non‑exempt exhibit staff and volunteers.
• Ensure all exhibit assets are safe, clean and operational 98% of the time, including traveling exhibits.
• Produce a detailed schedule that highlights the staffing assignments for exhibit projects and tasks.
• Ensure all pertinent staff documents and training materials are updated as necessary.
• Coordinate training and schedules for exhibit staff and volunteers.
• Accurately document which exhibits are operational, partially operational, off the floor, and inoperative on floor.
• Recommend improvements to existing components to decrease M&R incidents to the Director of Facility and Exhibit Maintenance.
• Perform regular quality control evaluations on exhibit maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with operations team and update exhibits calendar with facility‑wide events and operational experiences to staff accordingly.
• Coordinate and oversee the safe load‑in/load‑out of traveling exhibits, on time and on budget.
• Purchase exhibit materials and consumables within budget.
• Assist non‑exempt staff as needed to complete (opening, closing, cleaning, etc.).
• Operate effectively under time constraints and meet deadlines, working with minimal supervision, both alone and in teams.
• Troubleshoot exhibit deficiencies and guide exhibit staff to make appropriate repairs.
• Lead the maintenance and care of water and plant‑based exhibits, including chemical management and water chemistry.
• Ensure all audio/visual needs associated with exhibits, live programming, and special events are met, keeping these systems operational 98% of the time.
• Project manager for install and deinstall of “Dino’s in Lights.”
• Oversee the safe install of overhead décor and rigging as needed.
• Oversee the safe transportation of the Tiny Green Home departing and arriving at OSC.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Research skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Networking skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor in Orlando seeks an experienced Exhibits Project Manager to provide administrative and operational support for the Exhibits Department and to lead staff and volunteers. You will ensure safety, quality, and timely execution of traveling exhibits and in-house installations.

The role requires 3–5 years in project or team management, strong research/write/edit skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Strong initiative and networking abilities are also essential.