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Exhibits Manager

Baltimore, MD

$50K - $55K/yr

Exhibits Manager The opportunity The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibits Manager to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibition schedule following capital ...

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Exhibits Manager

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Exhibits Manager The opportunity The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibits Manager to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibition schedule following capital ...

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Exhibits Manager

Baltimore, MD

$50K - $55K/yr

Exhibits Manager The opportunity The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibits Manager to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibition schedule following capital ...

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Sr. Exhibits Manager

Audubon, PA

The Senior Exhibits Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination and budget of domestic and international trade shows and society meetings from strategic planning through logistics.

Globus Medical

Sr. Exhibits Manager

Audubon, PA · On-site

The Senior Exhibits Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination and budget of domestic and international trade shows and society meetings from strategic planning through logistics.

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What is the difference between Exhibits Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectExhibits Manager

Required CredentialsRelevant experience in exhibit design, project management, and industry-specific knowledge
Work EnvironmentExhibit halls, trade shows, museums, or corporate event spaces
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by museums, trade show organizers, and corporate marketing teams
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles involving exhibit setup, design, and management

The Exhibits Manager primarily focuses on planning, designing, and overseeing exhibits for museums, trade shows, or corporate displays. In contrast, an Event Coordinator handles a broader range of events, including logistics, scheduling, and vendor management. While both roles require strong organizational skills, the Exhibits Manager specializes in exhibit-specific tasks, making their skills more tailored to display design and installation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Exhibits Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Exhibits Manager, you need expertise in project management, spatial design, and a background in museum studies or a related field. Familiarity with design software (such as AutoCAD or SketchUp), content management systems, and safety regulations is typically required. Strong organizational skills, creativity, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with diverse teams and engaging audiences. These abilities ensure that exhibitions are delivered on time, within budget, and provide an impactful visitor experience.

What are Exhibits Managers?

Exhibits Managers are professionals responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the creation and installation of exhibitions in venues such as museums, galleries, trade shows, or events. They coordinate with curators, designers, vendors, and other staff to ensure that exhibits are visually appealing, educational, and meet organizational goals. Their duties often include budgeting, scheduling, logistics, and ensuring that exhibits comply with safety and accessibility standards. Exhibits Managers also troubleshoot problems during installation and work to enhance the visitor experience.

What are some typical challenges faced by an Exhibits Manager, and how can they be overcome?

Exhibits Managers often face challenges such as coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring that displays meet both creative and logistical requirements. Balancing the vision of curators or clients with practical considerations like budget, safety regulations, and space constraints requires strong communication and organizational skills. Successful Exhibits Managers proactively plan, maintain detailed timelines, and foster open collaboration among designers, installers, and vendors to address these challenges efficiently.
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Exhibits Manager

Exhibits Manager

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Jewish Museum of Maryland is America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community. The Museum tells the story of the American Jewish experience in the city of Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Our Museum offers visitors fascinating and diverse exhibitions, as well as, two landmark historic sites - the Lloyd Street Synagogue, built in 1845 and B'nai Israel Synagogue, built in 1876.
Exhibits Manager
The opportunity
The Jewish Museum of Maryland (JMM) seeks an Exhibits Manager to support the organization as it continues to build a robust exhibition schedule following capital updates and expansion of gallery spaces completed in 2025. The Exhibits Manager, reporting to the Deputy Director, will work cross-departmentally supporting JMM exhibition development and execution. In this role, with the support of the Executive Director, and the Deputy Director, your responsibilities will include:
Main responsibilities
  • Project manage development for gallery-based projects, including team development, schedules, meeting coordinating, budgets, articulating project goals and strategy briefs, and general administrative tasks.
  • Manage RFP and MOU processes for relevant contracts, to include curators, designers, multi-media professionals, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
  • Support the installation and maintenance of JMM galleries, taking an active role in the gallery preparations between exhibits and maintenance throughout the run of staged shows.
  • Provide support for internal and external exhibit curators.
  • Guide in the development, production, and installation of exhibit graphic elements.
  • Lead the asset procurement process including image, film, and audio.
  • Assist in loan processes, working with both institutions and private individuals.
  • Manage project-specific budgets, tracks expenses, and provides budgetary reporting.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of survey instruments and other evaluation modalities for exhibit-based projects.
  • Supervise Exhibits Coordinator.

What you will possess to be successful
  • You will exemplify our team's core value of continuous learning.
  • You will partner with team members to develop agreed expectations about the work we need to accomplish to support and fulfill our mission and how the team will accomplish it.
  • You will take an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will evolve the organization and push the boundaries of the field.
  • You will care and attend to the relational dynamics of work processes while caring for the quality of the product.

Qualifications and skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, 3+ years of experience in a similar role
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) preferred
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of Jewish communal sector is a plus.
  • Experience in cultural heritage is a plus.
  • May require occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Requires extensive sitting, standing, and walking
  • Must be willing to complete background checks as required by current or future contracts
  • Occasional Sunday and evening hours are required for this position.

Note on qualifications:
No one candidate will be perfect for this job. The skills and experience needed to be successful in this job exist on a spectrum. Frequently cited statistics show that candidates with disabilities, BIPOC candidates, women, and members of marginalized and/or systematically excluded groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Jewish Museum of Maryland is eager to leave that statistic in the past. If you are interested in this position, please apply.
What we offer:
  • The annual salary for this position is $50,000 - $55,000.
  • Full-time staff at the Jewish Museum of Maryland work 30 hours per week, within standard operating hours. Schedules are determined between each staff member and their manager. Occasional evening or weekend shifts may be required to support museum operations and events.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center.
  • We make work/life balance a priority offering three weeks' vacation and 6 days of sick time per year.
  • JMM staff are unionized within Teamsters Local 355. This is a bargaining unit position.
  • We close the Museum for the following Jewish holidays when they fall within JMM business hours: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, the first two days of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, Simchat Torah, Shavuot, and the first and last two days of Passover.
  • We close the Museum for New Years Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and the day following Thanksgiving.
  • We offer a work environment that supports professional development and collaboration.

What to expect:
  • Step 1: Review of submissions and initial candidate pool formation.
  • Step 2: Up to two interviews with JMM team members. References will be called for candidates under consideration after the second interview.
  • Step 3: Final candidate selection. Placement is anticipated in September 2026. All applicants will be notified of their status after the final candidate has accepted the offer.

Please attach a resume/CV when applying. Cover letters are strongly encouraged and may include up to five links to work samples you have contributed to. Applications received by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, July 26, 2026, will receive priority consideration.
The Jewish Museum of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The JMM is dedicated to advancing racial and social justice and holds a deep sense of care and commitment to the communities within which we live and work. Accordingly, all terms and conditions of employment will be carried out without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability. The Jewish Museum of Maryland will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job ad is not intended to be all-inclusive, but to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed.
The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

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