Historic Resources
Specialist I
MUSEUM DIVISION
EXHIBITS SECTION
STARTING ANNUAL SALARY:
$29,500.00
PLUS BENEFITS
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS:
August 11, 2015
To apply for this position,
please go to
the State Personnel Board website at www.spb.state.ms.us,
and submit an
e-application, or call 601/576-6865 to request an application.
The Museum Division of
the
Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) seeks a
Historic
Resources Specialist I to serve as an exhibits specialist. The position involves work
that is highly
professional in nature and held to high standards. Duties include the design and
fabrication of
exhibit components and artifact mounts, as well as researching,
writing, and
editing museum text. Incumbents
work
under the general supervision of the Director of Exhibits;
however, incumbents may
also work with the collections section to prepare storage mounts,
as well as
assist with the preservation and management of the museum’s
collections. The incumbent
must be creative, have a
working knowledge of power tool operation and construction
techniques, be able
to work as part of a team with the ability to multi-task, and be
willing to
learn new techniques. The
position
requires a degree in graphic design, museum studies, history, or a
related
field. Experience in
exhibit design and
production is preferred. Knowledge
of
computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, and
Adobe
Photoshop is a plus.
Education
and
experience must meet one of the following criteria:
MDAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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