Exhibit Production Manager, The Senator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh

About the Position:

The Exhibit Production Manager assists in the production of museum exhibitions at Heinz History Center museums. This position may be required to lead an exhibit production team with minimal oversight by the Director of Exhibit Production. The Exhibit Production Manager will work from designs generated by in-house designers or designers contracted for this work. In all cases, the Director of Exhibit Production and Exhibit Production Manager will coordinate with designers, curators, and project managers to develop budgets and allocate staff and other resources to ensure project budgets and timelines are met. The Exhibit Production Manager is both a hands-on exhibit fabricator and a team leader. Depending on the project (e.g. new exhibit, traveling exhibit, renovated exhibit, exhibit interactive) exhibitions work includes installation, de-installation, maintenance, and repair of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions.

The Exhibit Production Manager is responsible for troubleshooting/maintenance of interactive elements, integration of audio/visual technologies, and installation/maintenance of lighting systems. Working together or on separate teams, the Exhibit Production Manager and Director of Exhibit Production collaborate to make real the vision of project designer and curator, always with an eye to cost effectiveness and efficiency.

The Exhibit Production Manager will understand the process of estimating resources, both financial and staff, necessary to complete a proposed project. The Director of Exhibit Production may assign the Exhibit Production Manager to take the lead on projects, from cost estimating to completion.

The Exhibit Production Manager will assist the Director with managing the Exhibits Production Department and relationships with outside contractors, vendors, members of our installation team, and with personnel at peer institutions. The Exhibits Production Manager will assist in ensuring best practices in accessibility for people with disabilities.

Requirements:

The Exhibit Production Manager must bring a great drive, energy, positive attitude and enthusiasm to the work.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in history, architecture, design or related field of study.

• At least three years of experience in construction or restoration, museum exhibition production experience preferred.
  
• The candidate should be able to manage projects both independently and as part of a team; multi-task, meet deadlines, work well in a fast-paced work environment; be able to innovate, solve problems, remain calm under pressure; and be capable of overcoming issues as they arise.
  
• Understanding of construction and materials
  
• Carpentry experience
  
• Audio/visual hardware
  
• Budgeting, scheduling
  
• Object handling experience preferred
  
• Ability to use appropriate computer software, including CAD
  
• Ability to communicate well
  

This is a salary, non-exempt position reporting to the Exhibits Production Director.

Salary range: $50-54K

Apply here: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/about/work-with-us/

Or submit a cover letter (including salary requirements and how you learned of our vacancy) and resume to:

Renee Falbo, Chief Human Resources Officer, Senator John Heinz History Center

1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(Posted 7/2)