The Corcoran Gallery of Art is actively searching for a full time Senior
Lighting Specialist. Please respond to Ann Kerwin, Director of Human
Resources: [log in to unmask]
Thank you.
Nancy L. Swallow
Head Registrar
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
202/639-1718
Fax: 202/639-1778
P O S I T I O N A N N O U C E M E N T
Senior Lighting Specialist
Curatorial Department
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Lighting Specialist is responsible for
designing, managing and maintaining all exhibit, and general lighting
throughout the museum as well as providing assistance with lighting
throughout the institution and at other Corcoran facilities. The Senior
Lighting Specialist reports to the Exhibitions Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Works closely with the Curatorial department to design, order,
install, and focus exhibitions and permanent collection lighting as
necessary and as directed.
2. Manages and maintains all exhibition, and general lighting
throughout the museum and provides assistance with lighting throughout the
institution and at other Corcoran facilities.
3. Daily ensures that all museum lighting is in working order,
including emergency lighting (testing monthly).
4. Repairs, replaces, cleans, and troubleshoots track and fixtures, as
well as all other lighting instruments, keeping same neat and orderly at all
times.
5. Performs electrical work as it relates to lighting and other exhibit
installations requiring electricity, with some basic power wiring work
required.
6. Works with audio/visual personnel to maintain auditorium lighting
needs as required.
7. Monitors and maintains equipment related to this position including
hydraulic lifts and safety gear.
8. Organizes and maintains inventories of instruments, lamps, etc.
9. Works a flexible schedule to include some nights, weekends, and
overtime.
10. Maintains secure records and safe workstations.
11. Follows safe work practices at all times.
12. Conducts oneself in a positive manner with all institutional staff,
guests, volunteers, visitors, outside contractors, vendors. Acts as a source
of knowledge for proper museum standard lighting practice. Maintains and
continually increases level of professional expertise through professional
training (workshops/seminars) and contact with others in the field.
13. Performs other tasks as directed by the Exhibitions Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or higher
. Demonstrable experience in exhibit lighting, and understanding of
the museum environment.
. Proven abilities to design and focus lighting according to
museum/conservation standards.
. Ability to work at heights up to 32ft.
. Knowledge of AC power wiring.
. Self-starter and detail oriented.
Send cover letter and resume with 3 references to:
Human Resources Director
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20006-4804
Fax (202) 639-1768
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Nancy L. Swallow
Head Registrar
Corcoran Gallery of Art
500 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, DC 20006
202/639-1718
Fax: 202/639-1778
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