erika.katayama
12-20-2017, 11:16 AM
Manager of Planning and Design, Obama Foundation
The Obama Foundation is hiring a Manager of Planning and Design who will ensure that the museum is on track to open on time by successfully managing the exhibition design schedule, engaging and managing exhibition design stakeholders (Foundation staff, consultants, vendors) to meet deadlines, and keeping the project aligned with the overall budget. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management skills; extensive experience using project management software; a strong architecture and design background with a proven ability to read and review architectural and exhibit design plans; and a track record of investing, managing, and communicating with others to effectively achieve planning objectives while staying on budget. A minimum of 10 years of experience with museum planning and exhibition design is required. This position is located in Chicago. The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
About the Obama Foundation
Founded in January 2014, the Obama Foundation is the platform for former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s philanthropic activities and an integral part of their voice for continued civic engagement. The Obama Foundation will be a living, working center for citizenship in the 21st century -- to identify, train, and connect the next generation of leaders and engaged citizens. The Foundation is developing the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago to serve as headquarters for the projects it will undertake across the city, the nation, and around the world.
As President Obama said in his farewell address, "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change -- but in yours.” That concept is one that the Obamas championed from the beginning, and it is now a cornerstone of the Obama Foundation’s efforts to support and develop the next generation of active citizens and emerging young leaders at home and around the world.
Real change—big change—takes many years, and requires each generation to believe that its participation matters and embrace the obligations and opportunities that come with the most important office in a democracy: that of Citizen. Together, we have made extraordinary progress. Because there is more to do, this work will live on in the Obama Foundation.
For more information, please visit www.obama.org (http://www.obama.org/).
RequirementsQualifications
Exceptional project management skills – proven ability to effectively plan long-term projects, invest, manage, and communicate with others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Minimum of 10 years of experience with strong background in museum planning and exhibition design
Ability to juggle short-term and long-term tasks/responsibilities; does not let details slip through the cracks
Experience using project management software and reading project management schedules
Experience managing large budgets effectively
Strong architecture and design background, ability to read architectural and exhibit design plans, and provide oversight for coordination
Ability to review and comment on exhibition design drawings
Ability to review and provide oversight for museum’s foundational criteria, such as environmental controls, daylight and lighting levels, AV and security controls and systems, loading dock requirements, etc.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal; technical writing
Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization and across teams
Ability to influence others to pursue a course of action
Ability to manage upwards in order to meet goals
The Obama Foundation is hiring a Manager of Planning and Design who will ensure that the museum is on track to open on time by successfully managing the exhibition design schedule, engaging and managing exhibition design stakeholders (Foundation staff, consultants, vendors) to meet deadlines, and keeping the project aligned with the overall budget. The ideal candidate will have exceptional project management skills; extensive experience using project management software; a strong architecture and design background with a proven ability to read and review architectural and exhibit design plans; and a track record of investing, managing, and communicating with others to effectively achieve planning objectives while staying on budget. A minimum of 10 years of experience with museum planning and exhibition design is required. This position is located in Chicago. The Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
About the Obama Foundation
Founded in January 2014, the Obama Foundation is the platform for former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s philanthropic activities and an integral part of their voice for continued civic engagement. The Obama Foundation will be a living, working center for citizenship in the 21st century -- to identify, train, and connect the next generation of leaders and engaged citizens. The Foundation is developing the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago to serve as headquarters for the projects it will undertake across the city, the nation, and around the world.
As President Obama said in his farewell address, "I am asking you to believe. Not in my ability to bring about change -- but in yours.” That concept is one that the Obamas championed from the beginning, and it is now a cornerstone of the Obama Foundation’s efforts to support and develop the next generation of active citizens and emerging young leaders at home and around the world.
Real change—big change—takes many years, and requires each generation to believe that its participation matters and embrace the obligations and opportunities that come with the most important office in a democracy: that of Citizen. Together, we have made extraordinary progress. Because there is more to do, this work will live on in the Obama Foundation.
For more information, please visit www.obama.org (http://www.obama.org/).
RequirementsQualifications
Exceptional project management skills – proven ability to effectively plan long-term projects, invest, manage, and communicate with others to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Minimum of 10 years of experience with strong background in museum planning and exhibition design
Ability to juggle short-term and long-term tasks/responsibilities; does not let details slip through the cracks
Experience using project management software and reading project management schedules
Experience managing large budgets effectively
Strong architecture and design background, ability to read architectural and exhibit design plans, and provide oversight for coordination
Ability to review and comment on exhibition design drawings
Ability to review and provide oversight for museum’s foundational criteria, such as environmental controls, daylight and lighting levels, AV and security controls and systems, loading dock requirements, etc.
Strong communications skills, both written and verbal; technical writing
Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization and across teams
Ability to influence others to pursue a course of action
Ability to manage upwards in order to meet goals