EXHIBITS TECHNICIAN/PREPARATOR
Sweetwater County Historical Museum
Green River, Wyoming
The Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River, Wyoming, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Exhibits Technician/Preparator. The incumbent will participate in the development and production of interpretive exhibits in the Museum and at offsite venues across the county. Sweetwater County is located in the scenic sagebrush steppe of the Intermountain West, bordering on Colorado and Utah to the south.
Position Description:
The Exhibits Technician/Preparator participates in all aspects of exhibits development and production, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, designing, fabricating and installing. This position also assists with exhibits maintenance and cleaning, gallery tours, historical research, interpretive programming, special events, educational outreach, collections care and other duties as needed and assigned.
Essential Functions:
· Collaborate with Director/Curator in developing budgets and schedules for exhibits
· Collaborate with Director/Curator in planning, researching and designing exhibits
· Collaborate with Director/Curator in specifying and ordering materials for exhibits
· Produce and install exhibits according to design specifications
· Clean and perform maintenance on all exhibits, both on-site and remote
· Lead gallery tours and participate in public programming
· Maintain clean, safe, stocked and functional production shop
· Operate hand tools and power equipment
· Drive vehicles to transport exhibits materials to/from warehouse and suppliers
· Handle collections, including transfer to/from storage, documentation, mount-making and installation
· Lift or carry exhibit objects and properties weighing up to 50 pounds
· Move and position objects weighing hundreds of pounds
· Ascend, descend and work from ladders when installing, maintaining, or removing exhibits and lighting
Required Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· At least one year in museum exhibits production or related construction trades
· Proficiency in the safe operation of hand tools and power equipment
· Familiarity with a broad range of materials and methods used in exhibits production
· Experience in painting and finishing a variety of materials
· Valid Driver’s License
· Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of SWCHM
Preferred Qualifications:
· B.S. in art, design, museum studies or related field OR degree/training in building trades or related field
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
· Experience in exhibit design and/or graphic design
· Experience in art framing, matting and installation
· Experience in large-format printing and mounting graphics
· Knowledge of artifact handling techniques and mount making
· Experience in carpentry and/or cabinet making
· Experience in acrylic fabrication and installation
· Knowledge of electrical, electronics, and/or audio-visual technologies
Compensation:
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits (health, dental, and vision insurance; state retirement contributions; paid sick and vacation days). The starting salary for this position is $30,000 - $35,000, depending upon qualifications, and the employee is subject to a six-month probationary period. This is an exempt position.
Schedule / Duration:
The normal working hours for the position are Monday-Friday with rotating weekend duties and some extra weekend/evening hours required for special events, meetings, or other activities necessary to complete the duties of the position. We plan for this to be a permanent position, but at this time we cannot guarantee full funding beyond the fiscal year.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume via email to [log in to unmask] or by mail to the address listed below. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, candidates are advised to submit their applications by December 23, 2020.
All applicants will get a confirmation email when their complete applications are received. We believe in transparency, communication, and respect so we make every effort to inform all applicants of their status throughout the hiring process.
The first round of interviews will be conducted by phone or video. If invited for a final in-person interview, travel reimbursement will be based on available funds. The preferred start date for the position is January 22, 2021. A later start date may be negotiated based on the existing commitments of the successful candidate.
No phone calls, please. Submit questions to the Executive Director using the email address listed above. Visit our website (http://sweetwatermuseum.org/index.php/about-us/employment) and social media for information about the Museum.
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Sweetwater County Historical Museum
3 East Flaming Gorge Way
Green River, Wyoming 82935
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