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Robert Hull Fleming Museum, University of Vermont

Exhibition Designer and Preparator

Job Overview 	Perform activities related to design, production,  
installation, dismantling, transport, and physical maintenance of  
permanent gallery displays and changing exhibitions for the Fleming  
Museum. Serve as primary liaison to UVM's Physical Plant for facility  
care.

Typical Functions 	Design temporary and long-term museum exhibitions.  
Prepare floor plans and layout drawings, determine methods and  
materials, and develop time and cost estimates. Collaborate with  
curator and exhibitions staff and utilize knowledge of aesthetics,  
exhibition content, conservation standards, security and access issues  
to plan and design exhibits. Organize and track workflow in  
coordination with exhibitions staff.

Construct, maintain and dismantle exhibitions. Construct installation  
props and walls, paint galleries, prepare artwork for exhibition (e.g.  
matting and framing) and install art work and lighting. Utilize proper  
art handling, conservation, and security standards. Maintain and  
dismantle exhibitions.

Receive, move and unpack incoming art, and pack and release outgoing  
art. Facilitate condition reports on both incoming and departing art.  
Transport permanent collection objects within Museum.

Purchase materials for gallery and installation prop construction,  
artwork prep, and lighting. Maintain a safe and organized workshop and  
materials storage area.

Train and supervise work-study students.

Open, staff and close Museum when galleries are open to the public.

Design and construct renovations to collection storage space.

Primary liaison for facilities care; advise and coordinate with  
Physical Plant staff and contractors regarding maintenance of HVAC,  
security alarms, and other systems in Museum galleries and public  
spaces.

Minimum Qualifications or
equivalent combination of
education & experience 	Bachelor's degree in a related or specialized  
field and two years museum experience in exhibition design,  
construction, and installation required. Carpentry, design and  
construction, matting/framing, and lighting skills and experience  
required. Knowledge of proper art handing techniques required.

	Commitment to diversity and inclusion required.

A six month probationary period is required. Work week is Sunday-Thursday.

FY '07 Pay Band:
(Salaries are set within the band based on each candidate's education  
and experience, internal equity, and/or available funding.) 	27,890 -  
53,000


Job Type 	Full-Time

Thanks!

Margaret

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Margaret Tamulonis
Manager, Collections and Exhibitions
The Robert Hull Fleming Museum
The University of Vermont
802-656-0153

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