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: [log in to unmask] 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.<<<< ========================================================= 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).