Exhibits Manager, NASCAR Hall of Fame

CRVA•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exhibits Manager plays a key role on the NASCAR Hall of Fame exhibition development team, overseeing the production, installation, and maintenance of high-quality exhibits. This role manages project workflows, timelines, and fabrication processes while ensuring exhibits are delivered on mission, on time, and on budget. The position collaborates closely with internal teams — including Operations, Events, Marketing, and Communications — to translate content into engaging guest experiences and ensure exhibits remain well maintained. This role supports multiple high-profile projects simultaneously and provides leadership in project management and exhibit production.

Requirements

Excellent time management with proven success to create and manage projects, expertise in developing project timelines production schedules, and vendor management.
Demonstrated knowledge of all stages of exhibit development from concept to installation.
Demonstrated experience transforming concepts into exhibits, specifically in the areas of history and/or technology.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
A history of collaborating across multiple museum disciplines including curators, educators and collections managers.
Experience with artifact handling and complex installation projects.
Ability to read technical drawings such as floorplans, elevations, graphics packages, etc.
Experience using the ADOBE suite of products such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and basic drafting programs.
Familiarity with museum databases.
Proficiency in project management systems.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in Museum Studies is preferred for this position.
Activity in professional organizations such as AAM, ASTC, etc.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the staff of the Museum and Industry Affairs Department in the establishment and organization of exhibit content as part of exhibition development team.
Develop exhibits under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Exhibits and Collections from conception through completion, including project plans, installation, milestone development to ensure alignment of project goals and expectations including schedules, deliverables, documents, etc.
Develop realistic and achievable schedules for execution of multiple simultaneous exhibition projects.
Under the direction of the Sr Manager, transform curatorial concepts into designs and experiences using sketches, illustrations, models, etc.
Coordinate design packages, prototypes and presentation packages with internal partners and external vendors for review.
Track exhibit refresh needs and execute changes through the content to production phases.
Coordinate with Operations & Guest Services staff on exhibit maintenance needs.
Work in a highly collaborative fashion with other staff and third parties.
Drive internal success through the developing and monitoring a workflow that results in creative exhibitions delivered on mission, on time, and on budget.
Under the direction of the Sr Manager create budgets and track budgets for exhibit expenses.
Prepare periodic reporting, as needed, on exhibition development progress.
Oversee the retention of accurate records and archives of exhibitions.
Stay educated and informed on new trends and best practices in exhibition development and design.
May perform other duties as needed.
Consistently deliver the best in customer service. Demonstrate a passion for inspiring and be a driving force behind an amazing team to foster strong cross-functional relationships internally and externally by applying the Service Philosophy, to deliver memorable customer experiences.
Champion CRVA’s mission, vision and core values and comply with organizations policies and procedures.