erika.katayama
02-28-2018, 09:55 AM
Director of Traveling Exhibitions & Project Management Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org (http://www.mos.org/)
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Director of Traveling Exhibitions and Project Management serves two critical functions: 1) manages a strong traveling exhibition program (including exhibits created and hosted by the Museum) that aligns with the Museum's mission, generates revenue, attracts and engages a broad range of audiences, and positions the Museum of Science as a leader within the science museum field; and 2) oversees the Museum's exhibit project management team that creates both permanent and temporary exhibitions. This position plays a strategic role within Exhibit Development and Conservation area as it unites together the systems and processes applied to the development of both traveling and permanent exhibitions. The Director of Traveling Exhibitions and Project Management is also a highly visible position as this individual works under the direction of the Vice President of Exhibit Development and Conservation and with a five or more senior leaders from across the Museum to create, maintain, and implement a master strategy for finding and selecting traveling exhibitions hosted by the Museum. The Director is also responsible for the development and tour management of traveling exhibitions created by the Museum, which is a critical area of growth for the Museum over the next five years.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Simultaneously oversee the national/international tour of 2 to 4 large exhibitions (8,000+ sq. ft.) and 1 to 5 small exhibitions (<=4,000 sq. ft.).
Manage the development of 1 to 3 new traveling exhibitions at a time.
Manage the installation and execution of 1 to 3 large traveling exhibitions (8,000+ sq ft.) and 1 to 4 small traveling exhibitions (<4,000 sq. ft.) per year.
Manage budgets ranging from $50,000 to $10,000,000.
Direct and Manage the work of two departments, which include 2 to 4 traveling exhibition coordinators and 2 to 5 project managers.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is full-time, 40hrs/wk, Monday-Friday
REPORTS TO:
VP, Exhibit Development & Conservation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work.
5 or more years of project management experience.
Leading a creative or technical team that is creating a marketable product.
Creating and monitoring budgets.
Creating and monitoring timelines.
Using EXCEL and project management software.
Managing staff.
Developing work systems or processes that are used by 10 or more individuals.
STARTING SALARY:
Exempt (Salaried).
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.
About Museum of Science (https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobseeker/company/125599/museum-of-science?job=39655866)THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AT A GLANCE:
• Founded: 1830, Boston Society for Natural History
• Operating Budget: $42 Million
• Endowment: $84 Million
• Sources of Operating Funds:
- Gifts, Grants, Membership 45% ($18.9M)
- Admissions, Program Fees 32% ($13.4M)
- Endowment & investment income 8% ($3.3M)
• Employees: 338 full-time, 70 part-time, 226 temp
• Volunteers: 700
• Interns: 220
• Membership: over 47,000 households
• Corporate members: 248
• Attendance: only the Red Sox outdraw us locally
- Over 1.5 million visitors annually
- 200,000 children through school groups
- 50,000 are served by traveling programs
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society.
To accomplish this educational mission, the staff, volunteers, overseers and trustees of the Museum are dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in activities, exhibits and programs which will:
• encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration,
• inform and educate,
• enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning,
• respect individual interests, backgrounds and abilities, and
• promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.
All this is offered in the spirit that learning is exciting and fun at the Museum of Science.
www.mos.org (http://www.mos.org/)
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Director of Traveling Exhibitions and Project Management serves two critical functions: 1) manages a strong traveling exhibition program (including exhibits created and hosted by the Museum) that aligns with the Museum's mission, generates revenue, attracts and engages a broad range of audiences, and positions the Museum of Science as a leader within the science museum field; and 2) oversees the Museum's exhibit project management team that creates both permanent and temporary exhibitions. This position plays a strategic role within Exhibit Development and Conservation area as it unites together the systems and processes applied to the development of both traveling and permanent exhibitions. The Director of Traveling Exhibitions and Project Management is also a highly visible position as this individual works under the direction of the Vice President of Exhibit Development and Conservation and with a five or more senior leaders from across the Museum to create, maintain, and implement a master strategy for finding and selecting traveling exhibitions hosted by the Museum. The Director is also responsible for the development and tour management of traveling exhibitions created by the Museum, which is a critical area of growth for the Museum over the next five years.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Simultaneously oversee the national/international tour of 2 to 4 large exhibitions (8,000+ sq. ft.) and 1 to 5 small exhibitions (<=4,000 sq. ft.).
Manage the development of 1 to 3 new traveling exhibitions at a time.
Manage the installation and execution of 1 to 3 large traveling exhibitions (8,000+ sq ft.) and 1 to 4 small traveling exhibitions (<4,000 sq. ft.) per year.
Manage budgets ranging from $50,000 to $10,000,000.
Direct and Manage the work of two departments, which include 2 to 4 traveling exhibition coordinators and 2 to 5 project managers.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is full-time, 40hrs/wk, Monday-Friday
REPORTS TO:
VP, Exhibit Development & Conservation
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science or Arts and additional course work.
5 or more years of project management experience.
Leading a creative or technical team that is creating a marketable product.
Creating and monitoring budgets.
Creating and monitoring timelines.
Using EXCEL and project management software.
Managing staff.
Developing work systems or processes that are used by 10 or more individuals.
STARTING SALARY:
Exempt (Salaried).
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.
About Museum of Science (https://aam-us-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobseeker/company/125599/museum-of-science?job=39655866)THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AT A GLANCE:
• Founded: 1830, Boston Society for Natural History
• Operating Budget: $42 Million
• Endowment: $84 Million
• Sources of Operating Funds:
- Gifts, Grants, Membership 45% ($18.9M)
- Admissions, Program Fees 32% ($13.4M)
- Endowment & investment income 8% ($3.3M)
• Employees: 338 full-time, 70 part-time, 226 temp
• Volunteers: 700
• Interns: 220
• Membership: over 47,000 households
• Corporate members: 248
• Attendance: only the Red Sox outdraw us locally
- Over 1.5 million visitors annually
- 200,000 children through school groups
- 50,000 are served by traveling programs
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest in and further understanding of science and technology and their importance for individuals and for society.
To accomplish this educational mission, the staff, volunteers, overseers and trustees of the Museum are dedicated to attracting the broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in activities, exhibits and programs which will:
• encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration,
• inform and educate,
• enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning,
• respect individual interests, backgrounds and abilities, and
• promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.
All this is offered in the spirit that learning is exciting and fun at the Museum of Science.