The Traveling Exhibits Manager leads all aspects of the museum’s traveling exhibits program, including sales, marketing, financial management, operations, and customer relationships. This role is responsible for generating revenue through exhibit bookings, managing budgets and forecasts, maintaining strong client and licensor partnerships, and overseeing the maintenance, fabrication, and logistics of exhibits on tour.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in museum studies, business administration, marketing, arts administration, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in museum operations, traveling exhibits, sales, or project management
- At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, including coaching and performance management
- Demonstrated experience in sales, client relationship management, or business development with revenue targets
- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales or earned revenue goals
- Experience developing and managing budgets, financial forecasts, and expense tracking
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including logistics coordination and timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including contract negotiation and professional correspondence
- Experience working with CRM systems and maintaining accurate records
- Experience working directly with customers/clients to prioritize and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Benefits
- Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) for Health Insurance
- Employer paid: Basic Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403B and Roth Retirement savings plans with employer match
- Pre-tax options for: health spending, dependent care, and transportation
- PTO & Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Free family admission to museum