Exhibit Developer

Liberty Science Center•Jersey City, NJ

8d•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Exhibition Developer at Liberty Science Center (LSC), you develop the concepts and content that drive dynamic, interactive exhibitions that interpret STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts. You are an advocate for a diverse range of audiences that visit LSC, creating means of access to ideas and experiences that make science learning resonate. The responsibilities include collaborating effectively across teams to develop new projects and renew existing exhibitions for Liberty Science Center and supporting traveling and temporary exhibitions. The Exhibition Developer reports to the Vice President of Exhibitions.

Requirements

Experienced interpreter, with a passion for storytelling and scaffolding information and content for learners of all ages and stages.
Insatiable curiosity about all things STEAM and eager to learn and share.
Ability to synthesize complex concepts into experiences, narratives, and environments that connect people to science topics through interactions, conversation, and shared experience in memorable ways.
Especially interested in new technologies, immersive experiences, and hands-on interactive exhibitions.
Empathetic and deeply interested in people as end users.
Skilled researcher, an effective communicator, and a storyteller.
Sense of humor, flexibility, and generous nature makes you a valuable member of a collaborative team.
Creative thinker, able to think big but also focus on the details and easily navigate multiple projects.
Excellent research capabilities
Demonstrated experience interacting and interviewing a range of specialists, scientists, and field experts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience designing and conducting visitor evaluations
Demonstrated organization and project management skills across multiple simultaneous projects
Work style that supports a collaborative work environment
Innovative problem solving
Proficiency with content management tools and software including MS word, Acrobat, PowerPoint, Excel

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of new technology, multimedia and film production is a plus.
5+ years of exhibition development experience in a science museum, arts and culture center, or science journalism
BA/BS (MA/MS preferred) degree in science, math, engineering, science education, social sciences or a field related to informal teaching and learning

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and develop engaging exhibitions that represent the latest scientific research and understanding, lead to compelling experiences, and ensure the success of LSC’s informal education mission.
Research educational, scientific, and technological content for exhibitions.
Write and edit content and exhibition panel copy and multimedia scripts, etc.
Conduct visual media research and negotiate visual media acquisition.
Identify exhibition objectives and topics; write story lines and treatments.
Work with external advisors, contractors and experts to help develop content, assure content accuracy, and other support.
Serve as content development lead, as assigned, for all phases of exhibition. development, production, installation and post opening.
Procure artifacts and in-kind donations when needed to support exhibitions.
Coordinate with exhibit designers on the development of exhibit ideas and environments.
Work with graphic designers and outside illustrators on preparation of interpretive and instructional graphics.
Collaborate with multimedia designers on scripting and production of video and multimedia.
Design and conduct exhibition prototyping and visitor evaluation studies.
Review exhibition design drawings and graphics for content accuracy and oversees quality control through production.
Prepares and provides project marketing content and presentations for prospective funders and other externals.
Work closely with other Liberty Science Center staff as part of a cross-disciplinary exhibition team.
Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations to communicate the projects to external partners.
Edit and/or write documents for other departments (Exhibit Operations, Marketing, STEM, website, External Affairs etc.) as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life, vision, and pet insurance
403(b) defined contribution retirement plan with an employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax income for eligible health and/or dependent care expenses)
Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for parking or mass transit expenses)
Free parking
25% discount in the on-site store
15% discount in on-site cafeteria
LSC family membership