NCS Exhibits Project Coordinator and Designer - Huntsville Bus Office

We are looking for the next skilled, detail oriented and organized outreach coordinator and project manager who can do it all to lead our outreach and engagement events team at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

The successful candidate will join us at NASA Glenn in Cleveland to plan with great detail, schedule all phases of execution, set up efficiently and safely and then attend outreach events in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and beyond. We are looking for someone with a methodical eye for detail who will lead our team, visualize and pitch, manage projects and exhibit assets, conduct design reviews, analyze job environments, and provide superior client relations who also has the mechanical know-how to provide guidance on building methods and materials, track and organize efficient projects, and provide new concept design. This position will also require the added responsibility of designing event and exhibit spaces using Solidworks and Keyshot. The position involves the excitement of setting up outreach events and engaging with the public to educate, inform and excite the Artemis generation.

•  Project Leadership: Plan, direct, and oversee complex fabrication activities and installations. Collaborate with the NASA Communications Office to ensure seamless execution of projects, including event setups, property asset management, and materials tracking.
•  Client and Team Interaction: Engage directly with clients, managers, and team leads to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and maintain quality and 
   safety standards. Facilitate regular communication to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned.
•  Exhibit Fabrication and Event Coordination: Lead the Glenn Research Exhibits team and external vendors in scheduling and executing exhibit fabrication and 
   event coordination. Understand and manage the order of operations to ensure efficient and timely project completion.
•  Property and Artifact Management: Assist with artifact management and ensure strict adherence to property procedures.
•  Safety and Quality Control: Oversee safety and quality standards during installations, ensuring compliance with NASA guidelines and best practices.
•  Integrated Master Schedule Management: Create, manage, and maintain an integrated master schedule. Conduct weekly progress meetings to keep the team 
   informed and projects on track.
•  Hands-On Installation: Participate in the physical setup of events and installations, including hauling heavy objects and operating machinery such as forklifts and 
   box trucks.
•  Administrative Duties: Execute various administrative tasks including writing formal Request for Proposal documents, work-in-progress reporting, and property 
   management.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design or a related field is preferred from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of professional experience in industrial design, project management, or a related field
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Solidworks, Keyshot Pro and Microsoft 365
• Experience with Agile project management and Adobe is desirable.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP®) or equivalent certification is desired
• Soft Skills: Strong team orientation, collaborative spirit, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to lead teams, prioritize competing 
  deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Physical Requirements: Willingness to engage in hands-on tasks, including heavy lifting and operating heavy machinery. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or less.
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience working with NASA or in a government agency environment.
• Flexibility to travel and work nights, holidays and weekends.

Will be required to set up and tear down events, drive a box truck and operate a fork truck.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment.

If required, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time to visit other company sites. Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. This position may require an employee to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, reach, push, and pull. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

PCI Productions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. PCIP does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, identity, Veterans, or disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates

in accordance with applicable federal law.