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CURRENTLY RECRUITING

 

Exhibits Developer

 

Full-Time

Hiring Range: $35,876 - $44,271

Location: Lake County Discovery Museum

Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. April 26, 2013

 

Responsible for the conceptualization, design, fabrication, and installation of new exhibitions and the maintenance of existing exhibitions at the Lake County Discovery Museum and at preserves/galleries around the District. Projects include temporary exhibitions, outdoor exhibit elements, as well as small installations and element refurbishments to current exhibitions. Additional information about the museum may be found at the website www.lakecountydiscoverymuseum.org. Performs heavy lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in design, museum studies, fine arts, industrial technology or other field related to the development of informal learning environments. Five years experience working in a museum setting or informal learning environments. Sound knowledge of professional museum practices and standards for exhibit design set forth by the American Alliance of Museums. Proficient in the use of a variety of power tools and fabrication techniques. Graphic design skills and experience working with computer based interactives and audio visual equipment. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

 

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Interest in Forest Preserve employment can be indicated by submitting a resume and/or Forest Preserve employment application.

Applications are available at www.LCFPD.org and must be returned to Lake County Forest Preserve District, Human Resources

Department, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048, 847/367-6640, by 4:30 p.m. April 26, 2013.

 

Applications are accepted only for posted positions. Complete a job interest card for other positions for which you are interested. The card will be kept on file for six months pending an opening, and will be mailed to you should an opening occur.

 

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 and provides over 30,000-acres in a county-wide system of natural,

cultural and recreational resources. Governed under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government, the mission of the Forest Preserve District is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities of regional value, while exercising environmental and fiscal responsibility.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER                          Date Posted: April 4, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

Smoking is not permitted in our facilities