National Geographic Society
Manager, Exhibit Production
National Geographic Society, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Who We Are
The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp), which will be completed in 2026. Components of the new guest experience will include a state-of-the-art pavilion entrance, auditorium, iconic photo gallery, exhibition space, immersive walk-through attraction, retail, food and beverage, education center, archives, tours, and exciting new event space. The capstone of the renovation is a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience in the courtyard.
The Operations team provides an outstanding experience to everyone who comes to our headquarters, including visitors, donors, and staff. We are focused on planning for and operations of visitor experiences and campus-wide operations. The team is responsible for providing services that all staff rely on, including cleaning, mail and packages, office space management, building engineering, interactive technology, and sustainability.
How You’ll Contribute
Job Description Summary
The Exhibit Production Manager reports to the Director, Experiences Production and Fabrication and manages the production, logistics, construction and installation of exhibitions. This position works directly with NG, carpenters, painters, and engineers, to manage the build and construction of museum and traveling exhibits. The role supports the Exhibit Creative Team for the planning, development, and fabrication of new exhibits at the Museum of Exploration. The position will direct the operations staff and coordinate with other building services divisions. The Exhibit Production Manager manages the operations and maintenance of all the exhibition spaces within the Museum of Exploration. The role supports the Print Lab with production and installation, as well as the Manager of Traveling Exhibitions on storing, crating and shipping of National Geographic traveling exhibits.
This position will require evening, weekend, holiday, and/or non-standard work hours. (shifts fall within the 8am-8pm timeframe)
Your Impact
Responsibilities Include
Manage the daily operations, logistics, personnel scheduling, production and digital archive of exhibit construction and installation. (30%) Manage vendors, subcontractors (internal and external) and security on the operations needs of the museum and other programming facilities. (10%) Manage the daily operations needs and maintenance for the Museum of Exploration. (20%) Work with Exhibit and Public Experiences staff to plan future Museum and Traveling exhibitions. (10%) Support the production, shipping and condition reporting of traveling photo exhibits. (10%) Manage operation of the Museum workshop and off-site storage operations. (15%) Manage IPM plan for Museum workshop and on-site storage areas. (5%)
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree – or relevant experience required.
Minimum Years And Type Of Experience
7+ years of relevant technical exhibitions operations experience.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Ability to effectively work with others A strong aptitude for scheduling equitable work shifts of multiple employees A strong aptitude for tools and standard construction practices Familiarity with A/V, electronic and mechanical principles and techniques Knowledge of museum standards and practices Technical knowledge of fabrication and construction, electronics and other relevant skills related to experience and exhibitions production and transport. CNC operation experience a plus Knowledge of budgeting, contracting and other business practices Excellent oral and written communications skills Comfortable working at heights, either on a ladder or a mechanical lift Comfortable working with heavy objects Ability to operate a forklift Excellent computer fluency Ability to travel for projects is required This position will require evening, weekend, holiday, and/or non-standard work hours. (shifts fall within the 8am-8pm timeframe)
Supervision
3-4 staff and contractors
Salary Information
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 range for this position is $80,700 - $85,000.
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; 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.
Job Designation
Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must be at Base Camp every day to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present onsite some of the time to meet looming deadlines or to get work done and may require a unique schedule. As such, this category has been revised to provide maximum flexibility depending on what’s required for each individual role. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule may be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.Seniority level
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Manager, Exhibit Production
role at
National Geographic Society Join to apply for the
Manager, Exhibit Production
role at
National Geographic Society Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. How You’ll Contribute
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Who We Are
The National Geographic Society headquarters, based in Washington, D.C., is undergoing a significant renovation project on its campus (called Base Camp), which will be completed in 2026. Components of the new guest experience will include a state-of-the-art pavilion entrance, auditorium, iconic photo gallery, exhibition space, immersive walk-through attraction, retail, food and beverage, education center, archives, tours, and exciting new event space. The capstone of the renovation is a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience in the courtyard.
The Operations team provides an outstanding experience to everyone who comes to our headquarters, including visitors, donors, and staff. We are focused on planning for and operations of visitor experiences and campus-wide operations. The team is responsible for providing services that all staff rely on, including cleaning, mail and packages, office space management, building engineering, interactive technology, and sustainability.
How You’ll Contribute
Job Description Summary
The Exhibit Production Manager reports to the Director, Experiences Production and Fabrication and manages the production, logistics, construction and installation of exhibitions. This position works directly with NG, carpenters, painters, and engineers, to manage the build and construction of museum and traveling exhibits. The role supports the Exhibit Creative Team for the planning, development, and fabrication of new exhibits at the Museum of Exploration. The position will direct the operations staff and coordinate with other building services divisions. The Exhibit Production Manager manages the operations and maintenance of all the exhibition spaces within the Museum of Exploration. The role supports the Print Lab with production and installation, as well as the Manager of Traveling Exhibitions on storing, crating and shipping of National Geographic traveling exhibits.
This position will require evening, weekend, holiday, and/or non-standard work hours. (shifts fall within the 8am-8pm timeframe)
Your Impact
Responsibilities Include
Manage the daily operations, logistics, personnel scheduling, production and digital archive of exhibit construction and installation. (30%) Manage vendors, subcontractors (internal and external) and security on the operations needs of the museum and other programming facilities. (10%) Manage the daily operations needs and maintenance for the Museum of Exploration. (20%) Work with Exhibit and Public Experiences staff to plan future Museum and Traveling exhibitions. (10%) Support the production, shipping and condition reporting of traveling photo exhibits. (10%) Manage operation of the Museum workshop and off-site storage operations. (15%) Manage IPM plan for Museum workshop and on-site storage areas. (5%)
What You’ll Bring
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree – or relevant experience required.
Minimum Years And Type Of Experience
7+ years of relevant technical exhibitions operations experience.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Ability to effectively work with others A strong aptitude for scheduling equitable work shifts of multiple employees A strong aptitude for tools and standard construction practices Familiarity with A/V, electronic and mechanical principles and techniques Knowledge of museum standards and practices Technical knowledge of fabrication and construction, electronics and other relevant skills related to experience and exhibitions production and transport. CNC operation experience a plus Knowledge of budgeting, contracting and other business practices Excellent oral and written communications skills Comfortable working at heights, either on a ladder or a mechanical lift Comfortable working with heavy objects Ability to operate a forklift Excellent computer fluency Ability to travel for projects is required This position will require evening, weekend, holiday, and/or non-standard work hours. (shifts fall within the 8am-8pm timeframe)
Supervision
3-4 staff and contractors
Salary Information
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 range for this position is $80,700 - $85,000.
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; 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.
Job Designation
Resident - Our Resident category recognizes that certain staff need to be physically present at Base Camp to do their work. Some Resident staff must be at Base Camp every day to do their jobs, while others may only need to be physically present onsite some of the time to meet looming deadlines or to get work done and may require a unique schedule. As such, this category has been revised to provide maximum flexibility depending on what’s required for each individual role. The days Resident staff come into the office will be determined by their teams and workflow, and they should work with their supervisors to determine their specific schedule. And throughout the year, their schedule may be adjusted based on cyclical work cycles, deadlines, and/or ebbs and flows of work.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing IndustriesNon-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at National Geographic Society by 2x Get notified about new Production Manager jobs in
Washington, DC . Arlington, VA $72,600.00-$155,200.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $90,000.00-$104,000.00 2 weeks ago Production Manager - National Symphony Orchestra Washington, DC $72,000.00-$82,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $92,884.00-$116,105.00 2 weeks ago Coordinator, Media Production (Pristine Seas) Fixed-Term Sterling, VA $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago Columbia, MD $98,562.21-$135,523.05 2 weeks ago GUCCI Operations Manager - Tyson's Galleria Maryland, United States $194,000.00-$292,000.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $75,000.00-$82,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Operations Manager - Returns Center - Upper Marlboro, MD Arlington, VA $57,000.00-$64,000.00 1 month ago Airport Operations Manager (Washington DC) Reston, VA $163,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Dietl Operations Manager - Washington, DC Washington, DC $90,000.00-$110,000.00 5 months ago Washington, DC $40,000.00-$43,000.00 1 week ago Bethesda, MD $119,250.00-$204,400.00 1 week ago Cheverly, MD $70,700.00-$118,400.00 1 week ago Medical Operations Manager/ Practice ManagerGlobal Process Manager, Compliance, Sanctions Operations Washington, DC $107,000.00-$153,000.00 2 days ago Washington, DC $115,000.00-$145,000.00 4 months ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago Facility Operations Manager (Cannabis Production) Capitol Heights, MD $130,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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