Exhibit Display Coordinator plans the design, layout, cost estimates, and construction of exhibits and displays. Evaluates displays to determine effectiveness and identifies potential areas for improvement to ensure display objectives are met. Being an Exhibit Display Coordinator may require an associate degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Exhibit Display Coordinator possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Exhibit Developer primarily envisions, designs, fabricates, and maintains hands-on, inquiry-based science exhibits. This individual will also produce supporting graphic content for the interactive exhibits, and assist with maintaining science center facilities as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Exhibits (90%)
Works in close cooperation with the science center team to ensure exhibits support the educational objectives of the science center
Proactively envisions new interactive exhibit projects; conceptualizes and develops content on a variety of science topics; communicates concepts and designs in writing and graphically prior to prototyping
Includes audience early in the development of exhibits
Designs interactive exhibits; builds and tests exhibit prototypes; fabricates, maintains, and repairs exhibits
Creates and designs exhibition scripts, labels, and graphics
Ensures exhibit projects are well managed
Monitors project budgets
Prioritizes the daily guest experience by proactively ensuring exhibits are in their best operating condition before opening and throughout the day
Assists with supervising contract work related to exhibits and facilities
Encourages and cultivates volunteers to assist in the development and maintenance of exhibits
Other Duties (10%)
Ensures effective cross-departmental communication and collaborates on museum-wide projects
Works collaboratively with staff and volunteers on special projects
Assists with maintaining science center facilities
Performs additional duties appropriate to the position as assigned
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
The Exhibit Developer supervises part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors associated with exhibits and facilities.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Required
Must have a passion for connecting people of all ages with science, and for working with and serving a wide variety of people
Project and program management experience, including:
○ development and oversight of project budgets
○ establishment of project work plans
○ creation and implementation of project timelines
Experience designing and fabricating interactive experiences for public audiences, and/or a strong and broad skill set in construction, mechanics, and electronics that will translate well into exhibit fabrication
Ability to ensure that exhibit content is intellectually and emotionally engaging, and have a “fun” or “wow!” factor that will drive new and repeat attendance
Ability to read, understand, and communicate scientific literature
Shop skills: carpentry and finishing, mechanical, electrical, plumbing
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office suite, Gmail, POS
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly as it pertains to project management
Sound judgment and ability to make good decisions while creatively solving problems
Flexibility and adaptability; willingness to learn new things, openness to receiving feedback and able to respect and accommodate divergent viewpoints
Strong customer service orientation and willingness to provide assistance to others
Valid Oregon State driver's license with good driving record
Knowledge of building systems and grounds maintenance
Strongly Preferred
Four-year college degree, preferably in a STEM or art/design field; advanced degree preferred.
3-5 years experience developing exhibits in science or children’s museums
Shop skills: advanced circuitry skills, working with electronic components, knowledge of various materials (such as plastics, metals, fiberglass and adhesives), coding (Raspberry Pi, Arduino, etc), welding
Familiarity with construction and graphic design software (CAD, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, iStudio, etc)
Experience in creating interactive kinetic art
WORKING CONDITIONS
Fast-paced, non-profit, hands-on museum environment. Must be able to work on many projects simultaneously with interruptions. Must work well in both individual and team settings. Must be able to lift 50 lbs often and repeatedly in a single day. Job requires frequent and often continuous full body movement.
TIME COMMITMENT
Full time (40 hr/wk) exempt position. Occasional weekend and evening work, as well as travel, are required.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary range is $38,000 - $42,000 per year based on experience. Full Eugene Science Center benefits provided (Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave; Health Insurance including dental and vision).
Eugene Science Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
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