I am posting this for another museum so please see below for
application details.
Position Opening:
MUSEUM EXHIBITS TECHNICIAN
Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Hays, KS
State civil service position
Full time with benefits
$12.41 per hour
Sternberg Museum is a department of Fort Hays State University
DUTIES:
- Participates in the production and installation of all exhibit
projects.
This includes constructing and finishing cabinets and exhibit
furniture,
fabricating custom specimen mounts, creating original artwork,
matting and
framing artwork, fabricating interactive devices, producing and
mounting
exhibit graphics, molding and casting specimen reproductions, and
creating
diorama elements.
- Participates in exhibit design work as assigned.
- Conducts daily monitoring and maintenance of exhibits.
- Participates in the installation and dismantling of temporary
exhibitions.
- Prepares specimens for exhibit using appropriate and
conservationally
sound techniques and materials.
- Responsible for proper use of various tools, equipment, and
chemicals
used for exhibit design and production.
- Fabricates custom equipment, tools, and jigs.
- Maintains production areas, tools, and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in one of the natural sciences or in art, design,
industrial arts, or theater production, with a strong interest and
background in natural history. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE IN MUSEUM WORK
OR
EXHIBIT PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR EDUCATION.
- Exhibit production utilizes a wide variety of highly specialized
techniques. Prior training in at least one of these techniques is
required. Techniques include, but are not limited to, fine
woodworking,
machining, welding, molding and casting, fiberglass work, Plexiglas
fabrication, electronics, technical theatre (lighting design, scenery
production, etc), graphics production, drawing, painting, sculpture,
photography, fossil preparation, and taxidermy.
- In-depth knowledge of exhibit fabrication and production
techniques.
Knowledge of construction trade, with skills in fine woodworking.
Knowledge of conservation requirements of museum specimens. Strong
aesthetic sense and meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work
with
others in a team environment and to function as "project leader" as
assigned.
- At least 1 year experience in museum exhibit work (preferably in a
natural history or science museum) or in exhibit production
techniques.
TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, transcript, and State of Kansas Employment
Application to FHSU Personnel Office, 600 Park Street, Picken Hall
Room
207, Hays, KS 67601 or on-line at http://jobs.ks.gov. 785-628-4462.
AA/EOE.
Review of applications begins 07-31-2006.
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Becca Hiller
Curator/Archivist
Santa Fe Trail Center
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