What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Exhibits - Discovery Center Museum position at the Rockford Park District?

Title: Director of Exhibits

Department: Discovery Center Museum

Reports To: Executive Director

Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Position Overview: The Director of Exhibits is responsible for the successful, innovative, and high quality exhibit experience that reflects our values and continues Discovery Center on a path of innovation and quality to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of our guests. The Director of Exhibits works with the leadership team to identify strategic goals and manage an exhibits plan.

The Director of Exhibits is responsible for the development and management of new exhibit projects, and care and maintenance of existing exhibits. Scope of responsibility includes supervision of the Exhibits Technician, volunteers, and exhibit contractors and fabricators. The key objectives for this position are to provide a well-designed, quality exhibit experience, ensuring that exhibits are consistently functional, engaging, safe, clean, and welcoming at all times for guests of all abilities.

The successful candidate possesses knowledge in universal design and exhibit fabrication. The position requires skills in quick and effective problem solving, preventative maintenance planning, attention to detail, and technical aptitude in repair, electronics, woodworking, painting, and trade skills. Administrative, organization, and advanced communication skills must be consistently practiced.

Discovery Center: Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois is dedicated to hands-on learning in the arts and sciences through more than 300 exciting exhibits spread over two floors and an award winning outdoor Discovery Park. We serve children, parents, and educators from the Rockford region and beyond through both Museum visits and outreach programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Develop an exhibits Master Plan for exhibits with quarterly reviews with Board Committee.
Evaluate effectiveness of exhibitions for education value, dwell time and accessibility.
Collaborate across departments on exhibit development, content, production, operation, accessibility, training, and ongoing maintenance.
Lead designers, fabricators, vendors, and installation contractors on new exhibit builds or refurbishment projects. Serve as lead on all traveling exhibit projects, developing plans, equipment and staffing needs for traveling exhibit installs/dismantle.
Remain current in best practices and trends in exhibit development, experiential design, traveling exhibit opportunities, and accessibility/inclusion.
Update exhibit audit annually.
Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Optimize Daily Exhibit Function

Complete regular inspection of existing exhibits. Complete and track needed repairs in a timely manner.
Proactively identify needed exhibit improvements and work collaboratively to determine best ways to address and implement.
Maintain system to track and reduce exhibit downtime, establish procedures for common fixes, parts list, and ensure adequate back stock is maintained to limit exhibit downtime.
Train Discovery Guides (floor staff) in exhibit operation, cleaning, and related tasks.

Exhibit Support

Assist in the development and refinement of interactive exhibits that promote learning through play.
Provide suggestions for exhibit content based on educational needs and best practices in early childhood education.

Leadership

Serve as a member of Discovery Center’s leadership team.
Contribute to leadership discussions of organizational policies and procedures, finances, safety, visitor experience, and community engagement

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