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Job Description

Position:  Exhibit Technician

General Description:  Responsible for the maintenance of the museum's
permanent exhibits and the installation and maintenance of the museum's
changing exhibits.

Terms:  Part-time (20 hours per week)

Reports to:  Director of Exhibits

Specific Responsibilities:
        *       Responsible for the onsite coordination of activities
relating to the Museum's changing exhibits including coordinating delivery,
unpacking, storing, completing condition reports, installation, maintenance,
de-installation, packing and shipping.
        *       Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the museum's
permanent exhibits including visual inspections, condition reports,
replacement or repair of lighting, pest management and other general
maintenance activities.
        *       Responsible for maintaining and ordering supplies for the
Exhibits Department.
        *       Responsible for creating and maintaining a schedule for
exhibit maintenance museum wide.
        *       Responsible for the completion of specific projects and
other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
        *       Basic carpentry and painting skills with demonstrated
experience in the operation and use of carpentry tools, both hand and
machine
        *       General knowledge of the shop environment
        *       Excellent dexterity skills
        *       Experience in graphic display mounting
        *       Experience in the maintenance and installation of exhibits
in a museum or gallery setting preferred
        *       Sensitivity to, and respect for, works of art, cultural
artifacts, and natural history specimens
        *       Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to quality
of work
        *       Able to work independently, as a team member and under
strict supervision
        *       Comfortable engaging with the general public

Physical demand:
        *       Frequent standing, walking and bending with occasional
crawling
        *       Frequent lifting of moderately heavy to heavy loads (50lbs)
        *       Occasional climbing of ladders or other work in elevated
conditions
        *       Occasional work in cramped and dusty environments

Please send: cover letter, resume, 3 references.

Submissions should be addressed to:

Kristy Askam
Human Resources Specialist
SB Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
805-682-4711 x360
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Salary: DOE
Open until filled

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