MUSEUM EXHIBITS MANAGER 36026

3/16/90 A

This class is the managerial level in the Museum Exhibits Preparatory series. Positions in this class are responsible for managing a department comprised of different specialties involved in exhibit design and display in a state museum. This classification is distinguished from the Museum Exhibits Supervisor by the higher level of discretionary authority and responsibility for managing a wider and diverse range of concurrent multiple productions for an exhibit preparation and construction department.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty involving the responsibility for the management of a museum exhibit design/display department comprised of Museum Exhibits Preparators and Preparator Seniors involved in specialty areas of exhibit design and display in order for the department to meet time frames and quality standards. Responsibility exists for managing internal, external temporary, traveling, and permanent exhibits in a cost-effective manner through formulation of a detailed biannual master production calendar. Evaluates designs and blueprints for ambiguities, code compliance, alternate methods; consults with appropriate staff members for clarification and resolution; deliberates with Museum Exhibits Preparator Seniors and Supervisors to make assignments. Writes requests for proposals for contractual work, reviews proposals, selects firm, and monitors progress. Develops, tracks, and monitors production schedules and assesses progress in meeting established time frames. Inspects all work during production to ensure quality standards are met, conservatorial techniques are utilized, and structural integrity is maintained. Makes independent resolutions of problems in design, lighting, and finishes. In conjunction with specialists, develops exhibition prototypes in lighting and construction methods for conservatorial and aesthetic considerations.

Supervision Given: Supervises Museum Exhibits Preparators and Preparator Seniors in classified and wage employment. May also supervise contractors, and work-study students.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction of production schedule from a division manager with responsibility for exhibit and gallery design. Receives administrative direction from the Museum Curator.

Scope: Plans, develops, coordinates, and monitors the production of multiple concurrent exhibit and gallery projects meeting aesthetic and conservatorial standards, and time and budget allowances.

Impact of Actions: Public perception of the work completed by this department has a major impact on the mission, credibility and review of the museum. Effective decision making ensures efficient use of time, money and resources and enables the museum to meet established time frames.

Personal Contacts: Has frequent internal and external communication with museum staff, vendors, contractors, designers, architects, exhibit fabricators, and other museums' staff for the purpose of finalizing exhibits and discussing specified time frames.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of museum exhibit display construction, lighting, and finishing for traveling, temporary, and permanent exhibits and galleries.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of museum exhibit display equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to coordinate and produce high-quality museum exhibit displays in a cost-effective manner; to supervise and monitor the progress of several work sections; to analyze and present recommendations and resolutions to exhibit problems; and to communicate well both orally and in writing to all levels of staff and outside representatives.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in industrial design, fine or commercial arts, business administration, or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience with all forms of exhibit construction, cabinetry, lighting, and finishing. Experience supervising exhibit display preparators with responsibility for production schedules, calendars, budget, and selection of vendors and contractors.

This classification was established in November, 1987, as a result of an expansion to the Exhibit Preparator series established September 16, 1987. This revision is effective in March 1990.