Travelling Exhibitions Rentals Manager
Sciencenter
Full time (30 hours)
Hourly wage rate is $24.75
USA, New York
Responsible for the sales, marketing, and logistics of the Sciencenter’s traveling exhibitions program. This position manages the rental, shipping, and logistic coordination of the traveling exhibition program. Responsibilities include planning, marketing, contract administration, rental tour management, and coordinating the shipping of exhibitions. This position is also responsible for growing the existing portfolio of traveling exhibitions through partnerships and the solicitation of new exhibitions for tour under Sciencenter management. All staff are expected to contribute to a culture that supports equity, inclusion, diversity and access through their work at the Sciencenter.
- Works with the Marketing and Communication Manager to implement strategies for the marketing of exhibition rentals and sales and contributes to the development of marketing materials and campaigns
- Conducts research and prepares reports on the marketability of exhibitions
- Negotiates rental contracts with support as needed
- Maintains schedule for touring exhibitions
- Manages the logistics for touring exhibitions, including transportation, and storage
- Conducts customer satisfaction surveys
- Promotes exhibit rentals and sales by preparing displays for and attending 2-3 museum trade shows per year (e.g. Association of Science-Technology Centers, Association of Children’s Museums)
- Assists with planning and preparation for featured exhibitions at the Sciencenter
- Maintains relationships with past and current rental clients
Closing date
05/06/2023
Notes
To apply, please submit a resume and 1 page cover letter that highlights how your past experience, both formal and informal, has prepared you for this position.
Please send application as one PDF to: cfagan@sciencenter.org
About the authors & contributors
The Sciencenter, a non-profit hands-on science museum in Ithaca, New York, grew out of a volunteer-run science program at a local elementary school. Founded in 1983, the Sciencenter operated from storefronts for nearly a decade. In 1993, the museum opened the first phase of its permanent home. Phase II opened in 1996 and provided additional program space. Phase III, which opened in 2003, expanded the Sciencenter to 32,000 sq. ft. During the decade from 1992-2002, 3,400 volunteers donated 50,000 hours of time to construct the Sciencenter. In 2010, the Sciencenter acquired an additional 8,000 sq. ft. building to support its growing traveling exhibition program.