Exhibit Design Manager

General Statement:
As a county-wide organization the Fleet Science Center is committed to leveraging STEM and STEM learning in support of community priorities and aspirations. To help achieve that commitment the Fleet is reshaping our on-site exhibition and programmatic experiences to be community centered by making a significant investment in new exhibitions. The Fleet Science Center’s Exhibit Design Manager supports this goal by coordinating the design and production of engaging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) exhibits. This position requires a passionate and creative problem solver with demonstrated experience in designing experiential STEM exhibits that support our mission. The Exhibit Design Manager plays a critical role in crafting fun, memorable, and human-centered experiences that tell inspiring science stories with strong educational goals. Leading exhibit development committees, comprised of members of the Exhibits team and other departments, to achieve mission goals and objectives, is a critical function of this position. All duties will be approached in a manner consistent with the museum’s commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and connectivity.

Do you enjoy tinkering and building your own gadgets from scratch? This role might be a great fit for you!

This is a full-time position, eligible for the Fleet's employee benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k, in addition to paid vacation, holidays and sick time. Also enjoy free admission, perks, & discounts at many other museums in Balboa Park, as well as complimentary Fleet passes monthly for friends and family! 

Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:

• Four plus years of experience in interactive exhibit work involving design, fabrication, and installation.
• Familiar with informal, inquiry-based, hands-on STEM learning, and science communication.
• Demonstrated familiarity with museum interpretation techniques.
• Excellent research, project planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines and budget guidelines.
• Bachelors degree in design, science, or related field form an appropriately accredited institution a plus.
• Experience in design, drafting, and/or computer-aided design (CAD and/or Vectorworks or other appropriate software) a plus.

Primary Responsibilities, including mental requirements of position:

• Align exhibit design with the Fleet’s strategic goal to increase representation of culturally and linguistically diverse visitors through culturally responsive education.
• Develop new ways to help diverse visitors make meaning of scientific phenomena through their interactions with exhibits.
• Work closely with the Visitor Experience, Membership and Education teams to create experiences that help visitors engage with the Science Center and develop a sense of belonging and desire to return.
• Directly supervise Exhibits Technician(s) and support the installation and maintenance of all exhibit pieces on the gallery floor.
• Maintain and manage workflows according to project schedules as well as project budget expenses.

Reports to: Exhibits Director

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. PRINCIPAL DUTIES ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THOSE FUNCTIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. AN INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OUTLINED ABOVE.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE ABOVE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.

Supervision, direction, or guidance provided for this position: Performs duties with minimal supervision. Supervision is needed for review and approval of new projects, or as deemed necessary.

Physical Requirements of this Position:
Medium Work: Position involves the ability to frequently or constantly exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.

Business Location Presence: This position requires physical presence at the business location during all assigned working hours in order to adequately perform all duties.