Vice President – Exhibits/Research,
Development & Production
Museum of Science – Boston, MA
http://www.mos.org
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Museum of Science, Boston is to stimulate interest
in and further understanding of science and technology and their
importance for individuals and for society.
To accomplish this educational mission, the staff, volunteers,
overseers and trustees of the Museum are dedicated to attracting the
broadest possible spectrum of participants, and involving them in
activities, exhibits and programs which will:
- encourage curiosity, questioning and exploration,
- inform and educate,
- enhance a sense of personal achievement in learning,
- respect individual interests, backgrounds and abilities, and
- promote life-long learning and informed and active citizenship.
All this is offered in the spirit that learning is exciting and fun at
the Museum of Science.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President (VP), Exhibits/Research, Development and Production
(RDP), reports directly to the Senior Vice President for RDP. The
creation of this position was necessitated by the significant expansion
of initiatives underway in RDP as the Museum pursues its exciting and
forward thinking vision and related Capital Campaign. This key new
position is responsible for the overall management of the Exhibits
department, including leading the development and implementation of the
strategic, logistic and resource planning necessary in order to achieve
an increasingly ambitious exhibit development, design and fabrication
agenda. In collaboration with the SVP and other senior leadership of
RD&P, the VP-RDP directs the work of the Exhibits department
including the development of long-range plans for Museum exhibits;
planning the funding strategy for the Temporary Exhibits Program and
long-term exhibit development – Oversees planning and organizes
activities with other RD&P division leaders – to promote staff
development and a shared vision of the Museum's mission and oversees
Exhibit department operations. This position will work closely with
the Chief Operating Officer (COO), especially during critical times
requiring immediate action or decision-making and also during the
absence of the SVP.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
- Requires a minimum of ten (10) years in a related environment,
preferably in a large Museum or similar institution, with strong work
experience and demonstrated success in large-scale complex project
management
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage a number of competing
high demand projects simultaneously, manage a large, highly
experienced, creative and talented group of professionals in a
department that has been and will continue to be critical to the
overall success of the Museum
- Demonstrated ability to develop staff in a changing environment
and to adjust goals in response to emerging opportunities and shifts in
strategy
- Strong management, business and communication skills, with an
ability to make compelling presentations to a variety of audiences
STARTING SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking,
23 vacation days, 1 personal day, 11 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical
and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance,
retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending
plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition
assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission,
and much more!
TO APPLY, SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Stephanie Lin, Senior Recruiter
Human Resources Department
Museum of Science
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Email: [log in to unmask]
Fax: (617) 589-0362
The Museum of Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer.