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.