Exhibit Display Manager manages employees responsible for design, layout, cost estimates, and construction of exhibits and displays. Provides on-site management during organization's events. Being an Exhibit Display Manager communicates plans with outside vendors to secure logistics, time constraints, and layout. May design displays to maximize effectiveness and identifies potential areas for improvement to ensure display objectives are met. Additionally, Exhibit Display Manager may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Exhibit Display Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Exhibit Display Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY:
Mystic Aquarium requires a diverse skill base to support the exhibits on campus. This individual will participate in design, fabrication, construction, and repair of new and existing indoor and outdoor exhibits while ensuring animal, guest, and staff safety during all phases of work. The person must have the ability to work well with others, both internally and externally, and communicate clearly. This position must often coordinate with other personnel in other departments such as Facilities, IT, and the various animal departments at the aquarium as well as anticipate, plan, and communicate the coordination of work involved. This position is directly supervised by the Vice President of Exhibits and works closely with that person in the exhibit process.
Exhibit Design Technician / Seasonal position summary:
This temporary / seasonal position, under the supervision of the VP of Exhibits and working with the Exhibit Specialist, participates in the exhibit processes (i.e. graphics design, exhibit concept design, exhibit installation and repair, custom component creation and installation, The position participates in exhibit design, fabrication, construction, repair, and upkeep while ensuring animal, guest, and staff safety during all phases.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Preferred candidate should be pursuing and/or have a degree in Industrial Design, Experiential Design or related field. Must be team-oriented and effectively work with others to accomplish common goals. The Exhibits Department often collaborates with other departmental requests and needs which this position fulfills. These requests are unique and require outside-the-box solutions.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Safety/Security
Sea Research Foundation, Inc. (dba Mystic Aquarium) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.