- 19-Dec-2022 to Until Filled (CST)
- E&R/Preparator
- St. Louis, MO, USA
- 25.00 per hour
- Hourly
- Seasonal
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Position Summary:
The Missouri Historical Society seeks Temporary Exhibits Preparators. This position is a seasonal position whose responsibilities are to assist the full-time preparatory staff with exhibit turnarounds and fabrication for both the Missouri History Museum and Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. These projects include both in-house and traveling exhibitions, can vary in size and scope, and can include the transport of exhibit materials as necessary.
Essential Functions:
- Assisting with the installation and deinstallation of MHS exhibits. This work can include:
- Artifact casework, vitrines, platforms, pedestals, or risers
- Temporary walls, rail structures, and other surfaces
- Graphic elements such as labels, banners, cut vinyl, 3D lettering or 3D structures
- Artifacts and artifact mounts as necessary
- Assisting with the fabrication of custom exhibit elements such as temporary walls, risers, platforms, rail structures, etc. This work can include:
- Woodworking, light metalworking, and acrylic fabrication
- Finishing work such as fabric wrapping, marvel sealing, wood staining, and painting
- Assisting with the fabrication of artifact mounts as necessary - this work can include light metalworking, painting, and finishing
- Assisting with the packing and transport of exhibit elements as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate degree in visual or studio art or a related field is preferred
- Minimum 2 years of exhibit installation or carpentry experience, preferably in a nonprofit museum and/or equivalent public sector
- Must be able to routinely handle objects of up to 50 pounds or more
Skills:
- Basic to moderate art or artifact handling and installation experience
- Basic to moderate general fabrication experience, especially in woodworking, metalworking, or acrylic fabrication
- Basic to moderate experience using shop tools and equipment
- Experience with lifting tools or machinery preferred
- A motivated self-starter who is:
- Detail oriented, attention driven, and a fast learner
- Adaptable to new situations and new skill sets
- Able to utilize creative problem solving to accomplish complex physical projects
- Able to take clear direction to complete projects and reach goals
- A solid and consistent communicator
Deadline to Apply: Position open until filled.
Please upload cover letter and resume when applying.
*External job boards: Please click this link, Temporary Exhibits Preparator to apply.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Services Provided On A Non-Discriminatory Basis
