Museum L-ers:

I am resending this because some colleagues informed me that the first post 
did not come through clearly.


Please submit letter of interest and resume to the following, Kentucky Derby 
Museum, Exhibit Specialist position, 704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY  
40208

Deadline October 31, 2005

Job Title:  Exhibits Specialist
Department:  Curatorial
Reports To:  Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Status:  Part-time hourly, mid to upper twenties, approximately 30 
hours per week, depending upon the project.  Some work will need to occur 
when the Museum is not open to the public.  This position’s work hours will 
need to be flexible depending upon the time of year and exhibit production 
schedule.  In general, the position will work three to five days a week.  
Terms can be negotiated pending on projects.
Prepared By:  Sherry Crose, COO
Prepared Date:  August 21, 2005
Approved By:  Lynn Ashton, Executive Director
Approved Date:  August, 2005

Summary:
Performs administrative and technical work in the conceptual design, 
construction, installation and maintenance of museum exhibits by collecting 
and organizing information and artifacts and producing two-dimensional 
drawings for execution of the design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  (Other duties may be assigned.)
·	·         Co-coordinate, fabricate and install temporary exhibits
·	·         Maintain existing permanent exhibits
·	·         Use and maintain power equipment
·	·         Use and maintain Epson large format printer
·	·         Member of exhibit committee
·	·         Physical lifting
·	·         Assist in the development of graphics for exhibits
·	·         Print large format graphics for the museum
·	·         Work with other museum professionals, especially with the 
Desktop Coordinator, Collections Curator and Curator of Museum Advancement
·	·         Contact, request and receive quotes from outside vendors
·	·         Develops and administers exhibit budget and purchases supplies
·	·         Develops and implements special departmental projects

Supervisory Responsibilities:
·	·                     Will work with Curator of Museum Advancement to 
oversee contract labor.

Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the 
following competencies:
·	·         Project management – completes projects on time and budget.  
Will need to have the ability to manage outside vendors so that they will 
deliver project specified by Museum’s mission.
·	·         Interpersonal Skills – ability to communicate effectively with 
other staff, vendors and clients.
·	·         Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive 
or negative situations; listens and get clarifications; responds well to 
questions.
·	·         Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able 
to read and interpret written information.
·	·         Teamwork – gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building 
a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
·	·         Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; 
completes administrative task correctly and on time; supports organization’s 
goals and values.
·	·         Planning/organization – prioritizes and plans work activities; 
uses time efficiently.
·	·         Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts 
well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless 
of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows 
through on commitments.
·	·         Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways 
to improve and promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
·	·         Quantity – completes work in timely manner.
·	·         Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
·	·         Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; 
ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
·	·         Initiative – asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 
essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are 
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in art, art 
history, design or related field with coursework in three dimensional design 
and two years of experience in museum exhibit design; or an equivalent 
combination of training and experience. Prefer experience in the design and 
construction of educational exhibits.

Language Skills:
Ability to read and understand operating, instructions and safety manuals.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and understand Imperial measurements.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to do analytical thinking.  Ability to apply common sense and 
understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.  
Ability to deal with various types of problems including problem solving.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to use the 
Internet and have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and be 
able to operate adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Must possess artistic mind and understand spatial relationships and 
aesthetic values.  Know how to properly use power tools.

Other Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be 
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this 
job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required 
to stand; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel and reach with hands and 
arms.  The employee will use power equipment.  The employee is frequently 
required to walk, sit and talk or hear.  The employee is required to climb 
or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Including lifting up to 50 
lbs.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of 
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of 
this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with 
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is situated in an 
office without windows that doubles as the exhibits prep area.  Must share 
workshop and use of tools with the facilities department.  The noise level 
in the work environment is usually low, but can be high while working in the 
shop.  Must share workshop with another employee.

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).