Associate Director of Exhibits

The role

The Associate Director of Exhibits is responsible for the design and execution of permanent and temporary exhibits. This person will manage collections and coordinate with operations and animal husbandry teams to create guest experiences.

What you will do

• Supports the Creative Director in establishing exhibit project vision and plans.
• Coordinates permanent and temporary exhibits from concept through post-implementation evaluation.
• Manages the Exhibits Budget and a team of 4 direct reports and consultants.
• Collects, organizes, and manages content including background information, sources, and media.
• Works with Creative Director and Associate Director of Interpretation on design and guest experience.
• Researches images, videos, sounds, objects, and other relevant items for exhibit interpretation.
• Manages credits and acknowledgements in exhibit materials.
• Identifies and engages outside experts, creators, and agencies.
• Oversees expert reviews and the editorial process.
• Manages and facilitates external and internal partners involved in design and build process.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in exhibition design, industrial design, architecture or related design field.
• 5 to 7 years in exhibit design at an aquarium, zoo, museum, or related organization.
• Experience leading exhibit design process at an aquarium, zoo, or museum.
• Experience working under pressure and managing multiple, competing tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of production methods and materials, fabrication techniques and procedures.
• Ability to conceptualize content in 2D and 3D spaces.
• Exemplary project management skills in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Facility in collecting and utilizing data to inform and validate decisions.

Nice to have

• ideally with increasing responsibilities

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits and Plans
• Paid leave (Vacation and Sick Time, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, and Holidays)
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Family Membership to The Maritime Aquarium

About the company

The Maritime Aquarium hosts nearly 450,000 guests annually and is the second largest family attraction in Connecticut. Its mission is to ignite a connection to Long Island Sound and the ocean to enrich lives and inspire action to protect the blue planet.