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Position Announcement
Illinois State Museum
Position Title: Exhibits Design Chief (Curator, rank dependent on
credentials), Illinois State Museum (Full-time, State Funded)
Work Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, IL
Job Description: The Exhibits Design Chief oversees and implements the
Museum's physical exhibition program in art, history, anthropology, and
the natural sciences. Oversees exhibition projects from conception
through design and installation; leads or co-leads exhibition teams with
diverse staff; interfaces with external consultants and contractors on
exhibition projects; and oversees exhibition section staff.
Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's (BA or BFA) degree in a field
related to exhibition design such as design, scene design, theatre
design, or a related discipline is required. MA, MFA, or related
coursework and training are desirable. At least five years design
experience with art, history, anthropology, and/or natural history
exhibitions required. Five years experience working in a progressively
responsible design and exhibition position in a museum or related
institution preferred. Familiarity with ADA requirements required and
familiarity with green and eco-friendly products preferred. Must be able
to demonstrate proficiency with current design and fabrication
approaches and technologies, including relevant software and hardware.
Applicant must have the ability to develop creative conceptual drawings,
exhibition floor plans and designs, and construction plans and drawings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated
creativity are required. Applicant must be able to lead or co-lead
exhibition teams with the administrative, curatorial, education,
technical and support staff in an adaptable, collaborative, and
professional manner. Must have experience working with external
evaluators, other consultants, and contractors on exhibition projects.
Position requires a willingness to work extra hours to meet scheduled
deadlines as necessary.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits: Generous vacation with personal and sick leave, including 12
paid holidays. State-sponsored retirement, group health, dental, vision
and life insurance.
Application: Send cover letter, resume, portfolio samples, and the names
and addresses of three references to:
Director of Resource Allocation
Illinois State Museum
502 S. Spring St.
Springfield IL 62706-5000
217-782-5969, (fax) 217-557-9226
email: [log in to unmask]
For full consideration, submit application by October 31, 2010
Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Museum Director
Dr. Bonnie Styles, Illinois State Museum, email:
[log in to unmask] or 217-782-7011.
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 currently a Bargaining Unity position nor a Merit
Comp position; however it may become a Bargaining Unit 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.
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