Director of Exhibition Services

The Franklin Institute is in the midst of a $60M capital improvement project renovating or replacing over 50,000 s.f. of exhibits. As part of this campaign the Exhibits and Design Department is searching for a creative professional to manage and coordinate large exhibit/program projects from development to fabrication, ensuring that they are on-time, within budget, and of high quality. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of an innovative Development team that exhibit and program solutions for museum needs. These needs include all graphic design, exhibit development, design and implementation for traveling exhibits (both incoming and outgoing), the sale of exhibit components and to support the development of educational programs. This position is to oversee and manage a staff that includes exhibit/program developers and prototypers as well as a large number of outside vendors, consultants and sub-contracts. He/she will coordinate these exhibition projects and assume responsibility for on-time, on-budget, high quality production that satisfies the client’s (museum and visitors) needs. 

College degree in design, science or related field and 5-8 years experience in professional project & team management required. Museum or theme entertainment experience preferred. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: The Franklin Institute, Human Resources Department, 225 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1194 or e-mail [log in to unmask] EOE/MF/D/V