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Bay Area Discovery Museum · 1 day ago

Director of Operations and Exhibits

Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Bay Area Discovery Museum is seeking a Director of Operations & Exhibits, a senior operational leader responsible for the safety, functionality, and excellence of the museum’s campus, facilities, and exhibits. The role involves overseeing facilities management, exhibit construction and maintenance, campus safety, and food service operations to ensure an exceptional visitor experience and long-term sustainability.

EducationInformation ServicesMuseums and Historical SitesTraining

Responsibilities

Lead annual and multi-year operational and capital planning for facilities, exhibits, infrastructure, and campus safety

Oversee construction, installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all exhibits (indoor and outdoor)

Manage facilities operations, building systems, inspections, and regulatory compliance

Own campus safety strategy, emergency preparedness, and Duty Officer program

Plan and deliver capital projects in partnership with the CFOO

Provide operational oversight of food service vendors and policies

Manage departmental operating and capital budgets

Supervise and develop facilities and exhibit production teams

Serve as primary operational liaison with the National Park Service and other regulatory partners

Qualification

Operations managementFacilities managementExhibit productionProject managementSystems thinkingTeam leadershipProblem-solvingEquityInclusionPublic-facing experience