EXHIBIT DESIGNER/COORDINATOR

State of California • Sacramento, CA

29d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a limited-term appointment for one year (12 months) with the potential to extend for an additional year (24 months total) and/or become permanent. Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) in the Public Affairs Office's (PAO's) Creative Services Branch, the Exhibit Designer/Coordinator is responsible for performing the professional and technical tasks related to exhibit design and planning. The position involves the conceptualization, creative and technical design of interactive exhibits, obtaining contractor estimates, and managing budgets, schedules, installations, maintenance, and repairs. The incumbent will work closely with the Exhibit Section's Graphic Designer III to develop exhibits, storylines, and interactive materials. This role also oversees contractor production and timelines, and coordinates facility requests. Must work well with others within the department and field divisions to coordinate the multiple components required in developing exhibits within the visitor's centers. The incumbent must be proficient with power tools and fabrication as well as the use of Adobe Creative Suite for visual graphics; MS Office Suite and other appropriate applications, to budget, schedule, write, edit, and produce written exhibit copy and PowerPoint presentations. Travel is required 'as needed' on an intermittent basis. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Must be proficient with power tools and fabrication as well as the use of Adobe Creative Suite for visual graphics; MS Office Suite and other appropriate applications
• Must work well with others within the department and field divisions
• Must be willing to travel throughout the State and to work irregular hours.
• The incumbent must maintain a valid California Class C driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• The position requires experience in exhibit techniques and production to effectively communicate with the intended audience including the knowledge of fabrication and material processes, audio, video, and interactives, electrical and lighting systems, and printing and finishing processes.
• The optimal incumbent will have experience in managing schedules and budgets for repairs, design, and installation.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• conceptualization
• creative and technical design of interactive exhibits
• obtaining contractor estimates
• managing budgets, schedules, installations, maintenance, and repairs
• develop exhibits, storylines, and interactive materials
• oversees contractor production and timelines
• coordinates facility requests
• coordinate the multiple components required in developing exhibits within the visitor's centers
• budget, schedule, write, edit, and produce written exhibit copy and PowerPoint presentations

Benefits

• We're also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute - we even have paid monthly transit passes that allow many options for public transportation.
• The Natural Resources Agency is a state-of-the-art building that offers an onsite fitness center, a bicycle share program as well as a full-service Café

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees