Exhibit Designer - Museum jobs in Richmond, VA

Job Description
The Exhibit Lighting Coordinator leads the design, planning, installation, and de-installation of indoor
and outdoor displays for GardenFest of Lights and other major seasonal Garden exhibits. They are
responsible for developing and implementing the design plan, will serve as a Manager on Duty during the exhibition, and will supervise the volunteers who assist with light fabrication and installation/deinstallation. The Exhibit Lighting Coordinator supports seasonal exhibition planning, installation, and de-installation year-round in addition to providing visual display and lighting support for Garden events. The Exhibit Lighting Coordinator will be forward thinking, innovative, team-oriented, and adaptable,
with a proven record of success in designing and managing lighting displays and/or exhibitions. The successful candidate will be current with visual trends and will be willing to travel to network and learn from other light shows.

Responsibilities

• Designs the indoor and outdoor displays for GardenFest of Lights:
• Travels to other light displays, buying markets, and vendors for lighting design inspiration,
  training, and purchasing.
• Coordinates with vendors and community partners, including negotiating and writing
  agreements, processing purchase orders, and supervising projects.
• Collaborates cross-departmentally with staff and volunteers who assist with the design of
  spaces and vignettes.
• Coordinates the year-round planning and logistics:
• Develops a timeline and schedule that reflects staff, volunteer, and contracted resources.
• Develops and maintains the design plan and the records of the display collections.
• Responsible for the physical inventory and storage of lights, display collections, and
  exhibition infrastructure.
• Supervises and manages the fabrication and implementation of the exhibition:
• Provides staff and volunteer training for installation/de-installation tasks.
• Leads the installation and de-installation process in the Garden, fostering teamwork by
  modeling best practices alongside our staff and volunteers.
• Serves as one of the evening Managers on Duty for GardenFest and other events and
  exhibitions throughout the year.
• Supports the Exhibitions Manager with planning and implementing seasonal changing
  exhibitions year round:
• Provides lighting and visual display support for other exhibits and special events.
• Participates in the weekly cross-departmental logistics meeting.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent volunteer management and group facilitation skills.
• Must be able to initiate, build and sustain relationships with fellow staff, volunteers, and
  community partners.
• Communicates effectively with diverse ages, backgrounds and all abilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to productively switch between multiple tasks/types of work within a single day.
• Ability to handle day-to-day operations while also planning months ahead.
• Works well independently as well as thrives in a team environment; adaptable and solution oriented.
• Technical proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Access to a car on a daily basis and a valid state driver’s license or ability to transport self as
  needed.
• Must be able to work varying hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Each employee of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

• Must comply with provisions of the current Employee Handbook, all published personnel policies
  and the requirements of their individual job descriptions.
• Must conduct herself or himself and perform all duties in a manner consistent with a public
  garden serving multigenerational and multicultural individuals and families, and in accordance
  with directed practices and procedures.
• Must be aware of surroundings and vigilant to threats to the safety of visitors, volunteers, and
  staff or to the security of their property, ensuring that all concerns are reported promptly.
• Must report all mishaps, injuries, and incidents immediately and ultimately in writing to
  supervisor(s) and to Human Resources.
• Must ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Must perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Have proof of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Ability to carry up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to move throughout the 82-acre Garden property, as needed.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and humidity.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, and utilize
  repetitive motions for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working in immediate proximity to the general public in a safe and friendly
  manner.

Note: Duties described above, other duties, and physical demands have been identified as
essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of successful experience in managing light displays, exhibitions, or events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lighting design with a dedication to keeping current with visual
  trends. Experience with electrical infrastructure preferred.
• Associates degree or technical training; a combination of education and equivalent experience
  may be considered.
• Prior experience in a botanical garden, museum, or cultural non-profit preferred.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@lewisginter.org.