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Manager of Exhibits, Collections, & Digital Experiences

Medora, ND

THE THEODORE ROOSEVELT PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” -Theodore Roosevelt

Since 2014, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (TRPLF) has been planning and building a new, ambitious kind of presidential library and museum. Other presidential libraries tell the story of a single individual, but the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL) – being built more than a century after T.R.’s death – will do more than preserve history. The TRPL will be a people’s library, bringing Roosevelt’s values and relentless spirit to life at a critical time in our nation and world, while simultaneously championing the stories of all who “dare greatly, think boldly, care deeply, and live passionately.”

Set in Medora, North Dakota, the library is surrounded by the breathtaking Badlands landscape. Participants at the TRPL will learn from – not just about – Roosevelt’s story, being transformed into the same stunning Badlands that served as the fulcrum in T.R.’s incredible life story.

Guided by the pillar principles of leadership, citizenship, and conservation, the Foundation has partnered with innovative partners – like the award-winning architecture firm, Snøhetta, and the best-in-class story crafters, the Future of Storytelling – to build an institution like no other. With plans to be the most sustainable presidential library and campus ever, a revolutionary approach to interpretive design, and programming that will spread the library’s message into neighboring Theodore Roosevelt National Park and beyond across the globe, the opportunity to join a talented team in building and opening this institution is truly unique.

About the Role

The Manager of Exhibits, Collections & Digital Experiences provides strategic and operational leadership for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library's exhibitions, collections, immersive media, and digital experiences.

Responsible for one of the world's most technologically advanced cultural institutions, this position ensures the Library's galleries are consistently participant-ready, collections are cared for in accordance with the highest professional museum standards, and immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, audiovisual systems, and interactive experiences operate seamlessly to deliver extraordinary participant experiences.

The Manager leads the daily operation, maintenance, and continuous evolution of the Library's permanent and temporary exhibitions while championing innovation through emerging technologies, digital storytelling, operational analytics, and AI-enabled experiences. Working collaboratively across the organization, this role partners with Curatorial, Information Technology, Facilities, Education, Marketing, Retail, Protective Services, and Operations to ensure the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library remains a global leader in museum innovation, participant engagement, and experiential storytelling.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership– Provides vision, drives organizational goals, and leads complex exhibition initiatives.
• People Leadership & Collaboration– Builds, coaches, and develops teams while fostering productive relationships across departments and with artists, lenders, contractors, and other partners.
• Operational & Project Management Excellence– Successfully manages exhibition timelines, budgets, logistics, and competing priorities to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Museum & Exhibition Expertise– Applies professional museum standards and best practices in collections care, object handling, display, lighting, security, and interpretive planning.

• Problem Solving & Sound Judgment– Demonstrates resourcefulness and makes thoughtful decisions when navigating technical challenges, logistical complexities, and changing priorities.
• Accountability & Continuous Improvement– Takes ownership of results while identifying opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and exhibition outcomes.
• Participant-Focused Decision Making– Prioritizes meaningful, engaging, and accessible visitor experiences that support the Library's mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Exhibits, Collections & Digital Experiences department, providing strategic direction, supervising staff, managing budgets, and overseeing departmental operations.
• Oversee the planning, installation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions from concept through completion.
• Ensure galleries, immersive experiences, and participant-facing spaces are fully operational, accessible, and presentation-ready while maintaining exceptional standards for exhibit quality.
• Manage exhibit technologies, audiovisual systems, interactive media, digital content, and immersive experiences, including software updates, media deployments, and ongoing system performance.
• Direct the care, preservation, and management of the Library's collections in accordance with museum standards and industry best practices.
• Manage exhibition projects, contractors, vendors, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful project execution.
• Partner with Curatorial, Facilities, Information Technology, Education, Marketing, Events, and other departments to support daily operations, exhibitions, and institutional initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance, evaluate participant feedback, and implement improvements that enhance exhibits, technology, and the overall visitor experience.
• Recommend and lead exhibition, technology, and capital improvement initiatives that advance the Library's mission and long-term strategic goals.
• Serve as an active member of the Library's leadership team, contributing to organizational planning, cross-functional decision-making, and institutional success.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Museum Studies, Public History, History, Cultural Heritage Management, Conservation, Digital Media, Experience Design, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience within a museum, cultural institution, science center, visitor attraction, or related environment.

• Minimum three years of leadership experience managing professional staff.
• Demonstrated success leading complex operational and cross-functional projects.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and participant experience.

Preferred

• Experience managing technology-rich exhibitions or immersive museum environments.
• Experience with audiovisual systems, media servers, interactive technologies, projection systems, and digital storytelling platforms.
• Knowledge of museum collections management and preventive conservation practices.
• Experience coordinating exhibit fabrication, specialty contractors, and technology integrators.
• Experience working within a high-volume cultural institution or visitor attraction.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence applications, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies that enhance participant engagement.
• Experience utilizing operational data and participant insights to improve exhibit performance.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed during installation periods.
• Requires standing, walking, and manual dexterity for extended periods during installations; must be able to climb ladders and operate tools safely.
• Ability to work in various conditions, including dust, low lighting, and temperature fluctuations in gallery and storage environments.
• This is an on-site role in Medora, ND. Incumbent must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Medora, ND (defined as within 60 miles or under a one-hour drive).
• As a seven-day-a-week institution, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library requires flexibility in scheduling. Employees in this role should expect to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support exhibitions, installations, and special events..