Virtual Science Center (VSC) has a mission to create inquiry-based learning experiences to educate the public about innovative technologies.

We are looking for a full-time project manager to support the design, visitor testing, fabrication, and implementation of a 5,000 square foot traveling exhibition about the science of virtual and augmented reality. The exhibition will begin touring in 2019.

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• All aspects of project management including budgeting, schedules, and documentation through exhibit development, design, prototyping, visitor testing, fabrication, and installation.
• Creating/modifying contracts for independent contractors.
• Provide effective communication between VSC, exhibit design and fabrication firm(s).
• Assist the Chief Experience Officer in obtaining use rights, arranging video shoots, and planning/managing the exhibition’s audio-visual components.
• Develop and maintain the project plan, including cost, resource allocation, schedule and risk management.
• Effectively identify, document, manage and communicate project risks.
• Facilitate project planning sessions with the team and develop detailed project schedules.
• Define project scope and work breakdown schedule.

Minimum Experience

• At least 3 years experience managing a team in museum exhibition design and fabrication.
• Experience with traveling exhibits and/or exhibits that are modular, portable, and reproducible.
• Experience directing and motivating geographically distributed teams.
• Expertise in presentation and project management tools.
• Proven track record meeting project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or higher.
• Understanding of Inquiry-based-learning.
• Experience with iterative development strategies.

Please send letter of interest and resume to Meghan Lee, Executive Director at jobs@virtualsciencecenter.org.

Application Deadline: January 15, 2018

http://www.virtualsciencecenter.org