PREPARATOR/MUSEUM TECHNICIAN


Position Title: Preparator/Museum Technician (Full-time, State Funded)

Work Location:  Illinois Art Gallery, James R. Thompson Center, 100 West
Randolph, Suite 2-100, Chicago, IL

Job Description: The successful candidate will design and supervise the
installation of all exhibitions at the Illinois Art Gallery and
installations at other Illinois State Museum sites in the State of
Illinois.  This individual will design and coordinate exhibition
presentations in conjunction with Gallery and Museum staff; coordinate
pickup of artwork, arrange for its safe return, provide interpretation of
exhibitions for the public, and perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications: B.A. or B.F.A. in an art discipline required; three years
of exhibit installation experience working with a broad spectrum of art
media in a museum, gallery or closely related setting; excellent
interpersonal skills; a valid driver's license and ability to drive a
14-foot truck; preferred working knowledge of Chicago area; and the ability
to lift up to 100 pounds. Applicant must also have a complete knowledge of
packing and crating art objects, an understanding of shipping procedures,
and possess carpentry skills. Computer skills a must.. Applicant should
also have a willingness to work extra hours to meet scheduled deadlines
when necessary.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits: Generous vacation with personal and sick leave, including 12 paid
holidays.  State-sponsored retirement, group health, retirement, dental,
vision and life insurance.

Application: Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and
addresses of three references to:
                Human Resource Office, Illinois State Museum
                Spring & Edwards, Springfield, IL. 62706-5000
                217-782-5969 (fax)217-782-1254
                e-mail: [log in to unmask]
                Deadline: February 29, 2000

Technical Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Kent
Smith, Search Chair, Illinois State Museum, Spring and Edwards Streets,
Springfield, IL. 62706-5000.  Phone 217-782-7440; e-mail:
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Applicants should note that this position is exempt from the State
Personnel Code and is under the Board of Directors of the Illinois State
Museum.  This is not a Bargaining Unit position nor a Merit Comp position.

The Illinois State Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, sex, national origin, age or handicap in compliance with the
Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VII of the 1964
Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, and the U.S. Constitution.<<<<

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