The Nebraska State Historical Society is searching for an organized and creative communicator to lead the development of exhibits as Exhibits Manager. The exhibits manager plans, coordinates, and executes the development of all major exhibits, oversees the ongoing upkeep of exhibits, and leads the exhibits team for the Nebraska History Museum and Historical Sites across the state. The Nebraska Historical Society is dedicated to creating engaging and relevant exhibits that bring our collective past together in ways that connect to Nebraskans today, as well as highlight the collections and resources available at the Nebraska State Historical Society.
This role requires strong project management skills, experience with large-scale projects, and the ability to work well with a variety of internal and external partners to develop, prepare, and maintain exhibitions.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional events outside these hours.
Look at what we have to offer!
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
- Military leave
- 156% (that’s not a typo!) state-matched retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Fun, inviting teammates
- A safe and secure environment
Job Duties
- Plan and manage all aspects of exhibit creation. This includes long-term, temporary, traveling, and virtual exhibits, learning, and creative spaces within the Nebraska History Museum and historic sites.
- Serve as project manager for the development of exhibitions, coordinating with colleagues across departments, outside agencies and organizations, vendors, community partners, and contractors.
- Creating a clear framework for exhibit development and processes that will shape all future projects. This should be done collaboratively with colleagues and collaborators.
- Oversee the budget for the exhibits department and individual exhibits, maintain financial records, and develop budget plans for each exhibit. Assist in fundraising efforts and grant applications to secure funding for exhibitions.
- Creates and manages the exhibition calendar and leads regular planning meetings to identify and approve exhibition topics and plans.
- Directs staff, interns, volunteers, work-study students, and contractors assigned to exhibit projects.
- Develop methods to evaluate the success of exhibits and conduct audience research to better understand and serve NSHS audiences more effectively.
- Develops exhibition agreements with outside partners, other museums, and lenders in consultation with internal stakeholders.
- Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned, including but not limited to participating in interdepartmental committees and working groups and community outreach events.
