erika.katayama
05-11-2018, 11:34 AM
Boston Children’s Museum produces exhibitions for installation in the Museum, for touring to other venues, and for sales as exhibit kits. Currently, BCM is developing three major permanent exhibits internally, and a major external exhibit project involving three early childhood exhibit areas. We tour 6 traveling exhibits nationally, and offer a growing number of exhibit kits and consulting services.
The Exhibits Project Manager will act as project manager and client liaison for existing external exhibit projects, promotion and management of traveling exhibits, new consulting projects as they develop, and will assist in managing permanent exhibit projects internally. This is a 1-year position with the possibility to extend depending on developing projects.
Requirements
BA/BS required with 3 years’ relevant work experience.
Excellent logistical and organizational skills, with demonstrated independence
Experience with museums (or related ventures) and museum operations to understand the unique opportunities and challenges this work presents, and to be able to interact effectively with other museum professionals.
Demonstrated excellence in creative problem solving, and management of unforeseen circumstances
Previous experience and demonstrated excellence in project management, budget development and monitoring.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the educational value of our work, so as to be able to accurately and enthusiastically represent BCM and what we have to offer over the phone, in email and other written communication.
Excellent computer skills for budgeting, scheduling and project management.
Understanding of the design process preferred. Experience with traveling exhibits and ability to troubleshoot and walk people though the necessary steps for planning, delivery and installation preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Annual travel approximately 2-3 times per year in support of museum consulting projects. More frequent local travel to area museums, client meetings and the BCM design and production facility.
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
The Exhibits Project Manager will act as project manager and client liaison for existing external exhibit projects, promotion and management of traveling exhibits, new consulting projects as they develop, and will assist in managing permanent exhibit projects internally. This is a 1-year position with the possibility to extend depending on developing projects.
Requirements
BA/BS required with 3 years’ relevant work experience.
Excellent logistical and organizational skills, with demonstrated independence
Experience with museums (or related ventures) and museum operations to understand the unique opportunities and challenges this work presents, and to be able to interact effectively with other museum professionals.
Demonstrated excellence in creative problem solving, and management of unforeseen circumstances
Previous experience and demonstrated excellence in project management, budget development and monitoring.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the educational value of our work, so as to be able to accurately and enthusiastically represent BCM and what we have to offer over the phone, in email and other written communication.
Excellent computer skills for budgeting, scheduling and project management.
Understanding of the design process preferred. Experience with traveling exhibits and ability to troubleshoot and walk people though the necessary steps for planning, delivery and installation preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Annual travel approximately 2-3 times per year in support of museum consulting projects. More frequent local travel to area museums, client meetings and the BCM design and production facility.
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm