Museum Exhibitions Installer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt                           

 
POSITION TITLE: Exhibitions Installer

 
REPORTS TO: Curator and Director of Exhibitions  

 
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $40,000. Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off. 

 
ANTICIPATED START: TBD August, 2026

 
WHO WE ARE: The Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum on the Northside of Pittsburgh, founded in 1977. We feature site-specific installations created by artists in residence from around the world.

 
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Mattress Factory’s Exhibitions Department is seeking applications for an Exhibitions Installer. Under the review of the Director of Exhibitions, they work closely with exhibiting artists assisting with setup, fabrication and space preparation responsibilities related to the installation and de-installation of exhibitions. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
·       Minimum 2-years of experience working with artists, exhibits, museums, or other visual arts production-related organizations.
·       Experience framing walls and hanging drywall.
·       Basic electrical and plumbing skills. 

• Must be comfortable safely working with a wide variety of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.

·       Ability to manage time and organize tasks efficiently, and to be able to self-motivate and work autonomously.
·       Commitment to superior workmanship and a safe, orderly work environment.
·       Strong communication skills and thorough attention to detail.

• A valid driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships internally and externally, which includes demonstrating a courteous and professional demeanor and presence at all times.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; extended periods of walking and moderate physical activity required. Use hands to feel and manipulate tools and materials and reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
·       Assist artists with production, fabrication, and installation of exhibitions.
·       Follow all safe workplace practices. 
·       Provide fabrication, assembly and carpentry support for exhibit components using a range of materials and tools.
·       Prepare galleries and exhibition spaces, including, but not limited to, painting, wall framing, drywall installation, and general carpentry.
·       Troubleshoot and repair technical, structural, or cosmetic problems as requested.
·       Clean and return galleries to pre-installation condition. 
·       General maintenance and cleaning of temporary and permanent artworks.
·       Make supply runs as needed.
·       Other duties as assigned.

 

 
The Mattress Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff that is committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Mattress Factory does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship programs, and other Mattress Factory administered programs and activities. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.