Position available: Head of Exhibit Development and Design

The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, specializing in the
environment and human ecology of the southern piedmont, seeks an experienced
exhibit designer with construction and/or major gallery renovation
experience to serve as the Head of Exhibit Development and Design
Department. The position reports to the Director, and works closely with
Collections and Research Department, Communications, and Education
Department staff to plan and implement traditional, interactive or hands-on
and multi-media natural science/anthropology exhibits for children and
families.  The Head Designer will also work closely with the Development and
Finance Offices and with Registration staff, to co-ordinate a dynamic
program of adult and family traveling exhibitions.

The Head of Exhibit Development and Design supervises a staff engaged in
exhibit preparation and installation and is responsible for designing,
bidding and monitoring fabrication, installation and maintenance of all text
and graphics panels, cased and free-standing specimen and artifact exhibits,
and full-sized and scale model dioramas for temporary
in-house exhibitions, for major gallery renovations and for the construction
of planned new galleries and public spaces.

The successful candidate must have working knowledge of modern graphics
production and exhibition lighting; experience in working with the results
of visitor and educational pre-testing and evaluation; a commitment to
conservation and security procedures; and a genuine interest in the
educational mission of the Museum.  Facility with CADD and Internet
presentation are essential.  Experience in managing budgets and personnel
for complex, multi-year projects is desirable.


Competitive salary, depending on level of education and experience, with
excellent benefit package.
For more information, check out <schielemuseum.org>

Send letter of interest, resume and names of three references to:

David S. Brose, Director
Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
Gastonia, NC 28054

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