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Manager, Exhibit Production
At a Glance
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work Regime
- onsite
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Compensation
- ry range for this position is $85,500.00 - $90,000.00. In addition, the National Ge
- Posted
- 2026-08-04
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Construction
- Education
Benefits & Perks
edical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness pr
Requirements
7+ years of relevant technical exhibitions operations experience.
Knowledge of museum standards and practices
A strong aptitude for tools and standard construction practices
Familiarity with A/V, electronic and mechanical principles and techniques
Technical knowledge of fabrication and construction, electronics and other relevant skills related to the production and transport of exhibition and experiences.
Knowledge of budgeting, contracting and other business practices
Compensation & Benefits
The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.
The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
The salary range for this position is $85,500.00 - $90,000.00.
In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.
Responsibilities
Manage vendors, subcontractors (internal and external) and security on the exhibit operations needs at the museum and other programming facilities.
Manage the daily exhibit fabrication needs and maintenance for the Museum of Exploration.
Support the production, shipping and condition reporting of traveling photo exhibits.
Manage operation of the Museum workshop fabrication areas and off-site storage operations.
Manage IPM plan for Museum workshop and on-site storage areas.