Description

Love building things that matter? 
 
At the Bay Area Discovery Museum, we’re looking for a Director of Operations & Exhibits who knows how to turn vision into reality, from campus infrastructure and capital projects to the construction, care, and longevity of the exhibits families love. 
 
This is a hands-on, senior leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, facilities, fabrication, safety, and project management. You’ll be the steward of our 7+ acre campus at Fort Baker, ensuring it’s safe, beautiful, and ready for joyful exploration, partnering closely with learning and experience teams who lead content and pedagogy. 
 
If you’re equal parts strategic planner and roll-up-your-sleeves problem solver and you get real satisfaction from making complex systems work seamlessly — we’d love to meet you. 

Position Summary 

The Director of Operations & Exhibits is a senior operational leader responsible for the safety, functionality, and excellence of the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s campus, facilities, and exhibits. This role oversees facilities management, exhibit construction and maintenance, campus safety, food service operations (policy and vendor oversight), and capital project execution — ensuring the museum’s physical environment supports an exceptional visitor experience and long-term sustainability.
 
This position leads how exhibits and environments are built and maintained, working in close partnership with learning and museum experience teams who lead content and pedagogy. 

Please apply on our website: Recruitment| Career Center

Key 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

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of progressive experience in operations, facilities, exhibit production, or complex project management
• Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple, concurrent projects
• Strong systems thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort operating in public-facing, dynamic environments
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Experience in museums, cultural institutions, or complex campuses strongly preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 

This role is primarily based in an indoor office environment with standard office equipment and technology. The position requires regular on-site presence, use of computers and communication tools, and the ability to participate in meetings and presentations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.