erika.katayama
02-02-2018, 10:25 AM
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), one of the best known and most loved science and technology museums in the world and the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, is seeking a Vice President of Exhibitions & Engagement to oversee the creative process for inspiring exhibits and engaging storytelling.
About The Museum of Science and Industry
MSI has welcomed more than 180 million guests since opening in 1933. Its mission is to inspire the inventive genius by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational. Even bigger than MSI's mission is its vision- to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The organization's 400 employees are inspired by and live MSI's vision and mission.
MSI is housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and is also one of only 11 museums in Chicago standing on park district land. It was built as the fair's Palace of Fine Arts by Burnham & Root architect Charles Atwood.
The major exhibits of MSI are world renowned. Its permanent exhibits – Science Storms and YOU! The Experience–are the most interactive and hands-on in the world and have won 28 international design awards, including every top award in the museum field. In 2017, the Extreme Ice exhibit opened at MSI, revealing how climate change is dramatically altering the face of our planet. Featuring time-lapse footage and photography from renowned photographer James Balog and a 7-foot-tall ice wall that guests can touch, this powerful exhibit brings the story of the Earth's melting and retreating glaciers to life and gives a “visual voice” to our changing world.
More than a museum, MSI is a leading educational institution that is revolutionizing science education through its nationally recognized The Welcome to Science Initiative. The Welcome to Science Initiative develops and facilitates science teacher education courses, youth development programs, student Learning Labs and afterschool science clubs. As part of The Welcome to Science Initiative the Institute for Quality Science Teaching (IQST) works to improve science learning in Chicago-area schools through sustained teacher professional development. Together, these are the ways MSI brings science to life for children and all those who are essential to their success.
For more information about MSI, visit https://www.msichicago.org/ (https://www.msichicago.org/)
The Opportunity
Positioning MSI as the museum for the future requires breakthrough programming, experiences and storytelling that advances MSI's mission and vision in powerful new ways.
Reporting to the Museum's President & CEO, this executive will lead a team of 60 that designs exhibits and engagements that speak to its audiences with a provocative and futuristic voice. S/he will be responsible for the creation, design, budget and installation of the NEXT generation of exhibits which includes temporary and permanent exhibits. S/he will have responsibility for the collection which includes 35,000 artifacts and oversight for the collection policy including the process of accessions and deaccessions.
Project NEXT is an initiative that assembles cross-divisional teams to develop projects that achieve MSI's full potential and advance the development of its Provocateur and Futuristic position. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing creative leadership, solutions and problem solving that consistently deliver innovative and engaging exhibits in addition to programming with fully integrated guest experiences;
Managing the following departments: Science Exhibition and Technology, Exhibit Design, Temporary
Exhibits and Events, Collections, and Exhibit Projects & Maintenance to create a strategic plan for
ingenious storytelling through MSI's exhibits and collections;
Partnering closely and collaboratively with the Vice President of Marketing/CMO and Vice President of Education and Guest Services to lead the strategy and innovation process for cross functional
teams within MSI;
Cultivating, growing and managing external partnerships to develop and/or enhance content in exhibits and programming; and
Leading MSI's efforts to be fully experienced by all visitors and providing leadership in creating exhibitions that are cultural and physically accessible by all.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, characteristics and skills:
Collegiality & Collaboration
Creativity
Leadership
Passion for the Mission
Alison P. Ranney and Stephen Milbauer of Koya Leadership Partners, a national retained executive search firm that works exclusively with mission driven clients, have been retained for this search.
To express your interest in this role please email Alison and Stephen directly at koyachicago@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The Museum of Science and Industry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
About The Museum of Science and Industry
MSI has welcomed more than 180 million guests since opening in 1933. Its mission is to inspire the inventive genius by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational. Even bigger than MSI's mission is its vision- to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The organization's 400 employees are inspired by and live MSI's vision and mission.
MSI is housed in the only remaining building from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and is also one of only 11 museums in Chicago standing on park district land. It was built as the fair's Palace of Fine Arts by Burnham & Root architect Charles Atwood.
The major exhibits of MSI are world renowned. Its permanent exhibits – Science Storms and YOU! The Experience–are the most interactive and hands-on in the world and have won 28 international design awards, including every top award in the museum field. In 2017, the Extreme Ice exhibit opened at MSI, revealing how climate change is dramatically altering the face of our planet. Featuring time-lapse footage and photography from renowned photographer James Balog and a 7-foot-tall ice wall that guests can touch, this powerful exhibit brings the story of the Earth's melting and retreating glaciers to life and gives a “visual voice” to our changing world.
More than a museum, MSI is a leading educational institution that is revolutionizing science education through its nationally recognized The Welcome to Science Initiative. The Welcome to Science Initiative develops and facilitates science teacher education courses, youth development programs, student Learning Labs and afterschool science clubs. As part of The Welcome to Science Initiative the Institute for Quality Science Teaching (IQST) works to improve science learning in Chicago-area schools through sustained teacher professional development. Together, these are the ways MSI brings science to life for children and all those who are essential to their success.
For more information about MSI, visit https://www.msichicago.org/ (https://www.msichicago.org/)
The Opportunity
Positioning MSI as the museum for the future requires breakthrough programming, experiences and storytelling that advances MSI's mission and vision in powerful new ways.
Reporting to the Museum's President & CEO, this executive will lead a team of 60 that designs exhibits and engagements that speak to its audiences with a provocative and futuristic voice. S/he will be responsible for the creation, design, budget and installation of the NEXT generation of exhibits which includes temporary and permanent exhibits. S/he will have responsibility for the collection which includes 35,000 artifacts and oversight for the collection policy including the process of accessions and deaccessions.
Project NEXT is an initiative that assembles cross-divisional teams to develop projects that achieve MSI's full potential and advance the development of its Provocateur and Futuristic position. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing creative leadership, solutions and problem solving that consistently deliver innovative and engaging exhibits in addition to programming with fully integrated guest experiences;
Managing the following departments: Science Exhibition and Technology, Exhibit Design, Temporary
Exhibits and Events, Collections, and Exhibit Projects & Maintenance to create a strategic plan for
ingenious storytelling through MSI's exhibits and collections;
Partnering closely and collaboratively with the Vice President of Marketing/CMO and Vice President of Education and Guest Services to lead the strategy and innovation process for cross functional
teams within MSI;
Cultivating, growing and managing external partnerships to develop and/or enhance content in exhibits and programming; and
Leading MSI's efforts to be fully experienced by all visitors and providing leadership in creating exhibitions that are cultural and physically accessible by all.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, characteristics and skills:
Collegiality & Collaboration
Creativity
Leadership
Passion for the Mission
Alison P. Ranney and Stephen Milbauer of Koya Leadership Partners, a national retained executive search firm that works exclusively with mission driven clients, have been retained for this search.
To express your interest in this role please email Alison and Stephen directly at koyachicago@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
The Museum of Science and Industry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.