Heritage Exhibit Manager

Supervisor:  Director, NOAA Heritage Program

Status:         Full Time, Exempt

What We Need 

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, is seeking a Heritage Exhibit Manager to develop and manage exhibits showcasing the history and heritage of the nation’s oldest science agency.  

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is committed to a culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We honor experiences, perspectives, and unique identities, and welcome the contributions that you can bring to the dedicated team. With a diverse team of employees, we can grow and learn better together and achieve our mission to protect the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes for current and future generations. 

What You’ll Do 

Responsibilities:  

• Manage exhibits projects for NOAA Heritage. This includes working with the curator to develop exhibit content, monitoring the status of various exhibits projects, facilitating development and reviews of products, tracking to ensure projects stay on budget, coordinating contracts and quotes, and aiding in the RFP/RFQ process for project proposals.
• Develop interpretive plans for NOAA’s Heritage exhibits.
• Assist Heritage staff in coordinating new exhibit partnerships on NOAA campuses and in museums and science centers.
• Ensure accessibility guidelines are met on all public facing products, including exhibits, signs, documents, infographics, lesson plans, etc. Explore ways to increase diversity and inclusion in NOAA’s national heritage exhibits.
• Coordinate with the Sanctuaries National Interpretation Coordinator to develop maritime heritage content for inclusion in national NOAA heritage exhibits and ensure that the national NOAA heritage exhibit strategy aligns well with the Sanctuaries exhibit strategy.
• Coordinate special events as needed.

Who You Are  

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• 5+ years of experience working in exhibit and/or interpretive planning
• Active Certified Interpretive Guide certification
• Demonstrated experience in writing communication material
• Experience managing and coordinating projects and people
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to travel 10%-15% of the time
• Perform other duties as needed
• Regular attendance required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience developing and managing exhibit projects

Why You Will Love Us 

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (“Foundation”) is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those special places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The Foundation works in close partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to increase stewardship of our ocean and Great Lakes through on-the- water conservation projects, and education and public outreach activities, and by support for research. Together, we safeguard species and the places they call home, and support coastal communities and economies.  

• Dedicated and passionate staff committed to marine and Great Lakes Conservation
• Generous leave policy, plus paid time off the week between December 25 and January 1; and 12 paid holidays
• Health benefits: Medical with an FSA option; dental, and vision
• Foundation paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Preparing for the Future: 403(B) with employer contribution after one year of service
• Commuter Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: $65,000-$80,000 based on experience. The Foundation offers a competitive benefits package.  

Apply through the Foundation’s online portal. A cover letter, resume, and three professional references are required. Applications received by April 16th will be preferred. 

Location: Ability to work in person at Headquarters office in Silver Spring, MD is required.

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The Foundation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.