Lead Exhibit Fabricator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Salary: $50,000-$65,000

Summary:

Working with exhibit designer(s) & developer(s), plans, directs and fabricates new exhibits, assists with the installation and de-installation of temporary and permanent science center exhibitions and exhibits; is responsible for the orderly and safe storage of exhibits and their components; and maintains the Exhibits shop area and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Build/fabricate exhibits 

· Leads the production of exhibit cabinetry & casework

· Assist with the production and installation of exhibition graphics

· Supervise and coordinate the preparation of objects and exhibits for on-site and off-site storage

· Order materials, parts, supplies, and tools to execute exhibit production

· Follow purchase procedures as defined by the science center

· Assist with annual budget planning

· Train staff and volunteers on safe effective use of shop tools

· Participate in the creation of departmental procedures

· Maintain a clean, well-organized, functional workshop for department use

· Maintain shop equipment to ensure high efficiency and safety

· Maintain, supply, and inventory the areas related to the exhibition production shop

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises use of shop and shop tools by other staff

Competencies: 

• Finish carpentry
• Finish work (eg. Painting, laminate)
• Project Management
• Technical Capacity
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Time Management

Work Environment:

This job operates in a standard shop environment; exposed to vapors, fumes, dirt, dust, noise, mechanical and electrical hazards associated with woodworking crafts; occasionally subject to adverse weather conditions when installing and de-installing permanent and traveling exhibitions.

Able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift or move objects up to 75 pounds.

Education and Work Experience Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of directly related experience
• The safe operation of woodworking and painting equipment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (K/S/A):

• General PC knowledge and use of search engines
• Principles and practices of museum exhibit and display design, construction, finishing, carpentry work, alterations and repairs
• Exhibit construction in a gallery setting
• Exhibit installation
• Exhibit scheduling and coordinating 
• Principles of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Storage and display methods, techniques, and procedures
• Effective communication with others to produce exhibitions
• Automobile, forklift and scissors lift licensure and certification
• Crating, and shipping procedures
• Knowledge & experience with a wide range of materials 
• Work under pressure of deadlines
• Make effective decisions impacting projects
• Determine labor, equipment, and material costs on projects
• Maintain accurate and through records
• Solve construction and display problems
• Be flexible in context of changing schedules and designs
• Work with a wide range of project participants to resolve installation concerns in a timely and courteous manner

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

It is the policy of GLSC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, age, source of income, familial status, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. GLSC complies with applicable state, federal and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.