Sr. Director of Exhibits at The Mob Museum

Job Title: Sr. Director of Exhibits

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Salary: $110,000 – $150,000

Description

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a nonprofit museum with a mission of advancing the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Museum presents authentic stories via interactive exhibits, original media, one-of-a-kind artifacts, and dynamic programming. For more information about the Museum, visit www.themobmuseum.org.

Located in Las Vegas’ restored former U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building, The Mob Museum opened its doors in February 2012, and welcomes more than 400,000 guests annually. The Museum achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2017, and is proud to receive numerous awards and accolades annually, including, among others, “Best Attraction in Las Vegas 2022” and “Top 5 Best History Museum in the Country 2021” in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards, recognition as a “Top 10% of attractions worldwide” by Trip Advisor in 2023, recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award in 2021, and being ranked as a “Top Workplace” award in 2021 from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The Museum has opened the search for its Senior Director of Exhibits position, which presents a wonderful opportunity for a seasoned museum exhibits professional to take the next step in their career. The chosen candidate will be a key figure in the creation of new exhibit spaces, redevelopment of existing galleries, and the direction setting of a multi-year exhibit planning that carries The Mob Museum forward into its exciting future.

The full position description follows:

Position Overview:
The Senior Director of Exhibits will play a central role in the creation of dynamic, visually arresting and thought-provoking exhibits that advance the Museum’s mission and enhance the guest experience. The Senior Director of Exhibits will possess the creativity, skills and experience needed to collaborate in the creation of multimedia exhibits that educate and entertain visitors. Reporting to the Vice President of Exhibits and Programs, the Senior Director of Exhibits will be a member of the senior leadership team for the organization and a major contributor to promoting the organization’s mission and core values.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Manage the organization’s range of exhibit projects from planning and design through fabrication and installation.
  • Create and manage exhibit project budgets with a goal of effective cost management.
  • Actively participate in the process of developing and updating the exhibit master plan.
  • Design and implement efficient and cost-effective systems for exhibit development.
  • Provide direct supervision and professional development to staff members, including the Exhibit Designer.
  • Collaborate effectively and flexibly with Exhibits and Programs team members and other colleagues in the design and implementation of exhibits.
  • Serve as primary liaison with operations leadership, outside designers, fabricators, printers and interactive developers in the development of exhibits.
  • Develop a strong working knowledge of the history of organized crime and law enforcement, as well as contemporary issues in criminal justice.
  • Participate in developing and implementing processes to measure audience reaction to and satisfaction with exhibits.
  • Play an active role in the process of identifying and acquiring artifacts.
  • Participate in the creation of marketing materials to publicize exhibits and educational materials that inform colleagues about new and updated exhibits.
  • Play an active role in the development of annual exhibit-related budgets.
  • Participate in Senior Director-level organization leadership and strategic planning with special advocacy for matters related to exhibits.
  • Aid in fostering an organizational culture that values innovation, promotes inclusion, and inspires excellence in the work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Requirements

Experience / Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in exhibit-related positions in a Museum setting.
  • Demonstrated skills in exhibit conception, design and production.
  • Strong working familiarity with exhibit-making materials and lighting systems.
  • Able to manage people effectively in high-stress situations and to collaborate well across departments.
  • Experience working with subject-matter experts, writers, graphic artists, printers, fabricators, archivists and videographers.
  • Strong writing skills.
  • Attention to detail is paramount.
  • Experience in the development of interactive exhibits is an asset.
  • Able to interact effectively with a broad spectrum of age levels and cultural backgrounds.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, community organizations, and the public.
  • Proven track record of developing, motivating, training and supervising staff.
  • Strong organizational skills and software competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Flexible, innovative, self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Able to constantly operate a computer or other office productivity machinery.
  • Passion for creating a world-class museum that is unrivaled in content and recognized for a truly outstanding guest experience.
  • Enthusiasm for working in an organization where change is frequent, structure is evolving, and flexibility, teamwork and good humor are absolute necessities. 

Education:
A master’s degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred, ideally in public history, museum studies, graphic design, industrial design, theater design or a related field.

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