The Senator John Heinz History Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum and a first-day Pittsburgh attractio...
The Exhibit Production Manager must bring a great drive, energy, positive attitude and enthusiasm to the work.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in history, architecture, design or related field of study.
At least three years of experience in construction or restoration, museum exhibition production experience preferred.
The candidate should be able to manage projects both independently and as part of a team; multi-task, meet deadlines, work well in a fast-paced work environment; be able to innovate, solve problems, remain calm under pressure; and be capable of overcoming issues as they arise.
Understanding of construction and materials
Carpentry experience
Audio/visual hardware
Budgeting, scheduling
Object handling experience preferred
Ability to use appropriate computer software, including CAD
Ability to communicate well
The Senator John Heinz History Center is an award-winning American history museum and Pittsburgh first-day attraction featuring unrivaled historical collections and the stories of Western Pennsylvania people. The History Center is dedicated to creatively presenting history to large and diverse audiences—inspiring people to learn from the past in order to make better decisions in the present and plans for the future. An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Pittsburgh’s History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania—a 350,000 sq./ft. facility with six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space, a museum conservation center, and spectacular spaces for special events. The History Center’s museum system includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum; the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park; Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village, a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Pa. in Washington County. The History Center presents the most compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of every age.