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         Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia NC
      seeks dynamic Head of Exhibit Design and Development

The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, specializing in the
environment and human ecology of the southern piedmont, seeks an
experienced exhibit designer with construction and/or major gallery renovation
experience.  The Head of Exhibit Design and Development will report directly to
the museum's President, and will work closely with Collections and Research,
Communications, and Education departments to plan and implement natural
science/anthropology exhibits. The Head Designer will also work closely with
the museum's Development and Finance Officers to co-ordinate a dynamic
program of adult and family traveling exhibitions.

The Head of Exhibit Design and Development supervises an experienced staff
engaged in preparation and installation of both traditional and interactive
/hands-on exhibits.  He/she is responsible for designing, bidding and
monitoring fabrication, installation and maintenance of text and graphics
panels, cased and free-standing specimen and artifact exhibits, and full-sized
and scale model dioramas for temporary in-house exhibitions, for major gallery
renovations and for proposed new galleries and public spaces.

The successful candidate must have working knowledge of modern graphics
production and exhibition lighting; experience in working with the results of
visitor and educational pre-testing and evaluation; a commitment to
conservation and security procedures; and a genuine interest in the
educational mission of the Museum.  Facility with CAD and Internet
presentation are essential.  Experience in managing budgets and personnel for
complex, multi-year projects is desirable.

Competitive salary, depending on level of education and experience, with
excellent benefit package.
 
For more information about the museum,check out www.schielemuseum.org  
Send letter of interest and resume to:

     David S. Brose, Ph.D, President
     Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
     1500 E. Garrison Blvd.
     Gastonia, NC 28054