Project Manager, CMNH

The Project Manager is a key part of an interdisciplinary team creating museum experiences that make learning inspirational and accessible, and that show the interrelationship between humanity and the rest of nature.   The Project Manager coordinates exhibition content development, design, graphics, production, and installation for both in-house, traveling, and temporary exhibitions. They perform ongoing project management, including (but not limited to) leading exhibition team meetings, representing the team at Museum-wide and inter-departmental meetings, and ensuring that exhibitions are on schedule and on budget. They are the conduit of information between the exhibition team and other Museum departments and the Museum’s main contact with outside partners on these projects. As needed, the Project Manager acts as the Museum’s spokesperson to the press and media for these exhibitions.   Qualifications   Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, and 5 years of project management experience is required. Experience working on exhibitions, or in a field related to anthropology, science, or education is preferred. Demonstrated experience holding non-direct reports accountable for tasks. Experience or familiarity with industry accepted project management concepts and processes. Demonstrated ability to communicate with and coordinate diverse teams of internal stakeholders as well as with external vendors in a creative, multidisciplinary, and fast-paced environment. Experience with creation and reviewing contracts, budgets, and schedules. Demonstrated organizational, planning and project management experience with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills. Experience with of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) required. Other project management software (such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, Asana etc.) preferred.     Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, public speaking, and written) Embraces working with people of different cultures, nationalities, and localities, and cares about making museum experiences accessible to a wide variety of communities. Exhibits positive, professional manner, and helps build team spirit. Actively seeks opportunities for team building and growth. Facilitates positive interpersonal dynamics on the team; works as needed with individuals and the group to help eliminate roadblocks. Equally supports all team members in their roles of design, production, development, etc. Encourages communication between team members. Ensures quieter team members can be heard. When there are dissenting opinions, encourage team members to clearly articulate their differing points of view and work toward resolution. When needed, drive the team toward decisions to reach closure. Ability to work with limited supervision. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The staff sits is in a non-confined office-type setting in which they move about at will. The environment for this position is clean and comfortable but includes minor annoyances such as noise, odors, drafts, etc. While performing their work, the employee:   Will spend substantial time utilizing the computer. Will spend time in exhibition galleries and storage closets as needed. Must travel via personal vehicle or public transport to off-site meetings and facilities. Operate a computer using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and other project management software (such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, Asana etc.)     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND Accountabilities Contracts: Works with Director to draft project-related contracts and works to ensure contract compliance Budgets: Works with Director to guide team to meet budgetary goals Schedules: Assists in the creation of multi-year project schedules, status reports, checklists. Project Team Lead: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Organizes meetings and develops agendas and ensures that all team members are aware of deadlines and specific deliverables. Documents decisions and next steps, and notes when team members will bring deliverables back to the team. Sends project status emails and correspondence to appropriate internal/external project team members. Ensures project documentation is complete, current and stored appropriately. Reinforces institutional goals for the project and makes sure the team is responsive to these goals, which form the starting point in the conception of the project. Facilitates the team throughout the exhibition development, design, production, and installation process (detailed below). Installation/Deinstallation Coordination: Hires and coordinates temporary exhibition preparators and provides relevant documentation and information to entire installation/deinstallation team including exhibition technicians, temporary exhibition preparators, and staff from other institutions. Coordinates traveling exhibition deliveries, staffing, and scheduling internally and externally working closely with Exhibition Technical Manager. Works with Exhibition Technical Manager to create and maintain installation/ deinstallation schedule, punch list, and budget. Coordinates installations/ deinstallation with Director of Exhibitions and Design, Exhibition Technical Manager, Project Coordinator, FP&O, Security, Visitor Services, Science Sections, Special Events, Learning and Community, and the Directors Office. Keeps these internal stakeholders informed, as needed, as project progresses.   Internal and External Communications: Works with Director of Exhibitions and other team members communicate, adhere to, and refine exhibition processes across projects. Acts as spokesperson for the team to other museums, departments, and outside groups. Serves as a conduit of information into the team from these sources. Works closely with museum Directors to best position the team’s work within the institution; prepares team and individual team members (as needed) for presentations. Coordinates with community groups, vendors, contractors, and suppliers.   Expecting starting pay range, based on experience, $45,000-55,000

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000