Exhibit Fabrication Intern

Minnesota Childrens Museum•Saint Paul, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Exhibit Fabrication Intern will assist exhibit production staff in the fabrication and design of exhibits, installation of exhibitions, and exhibit repair and maintenance. Interns will be given the opportunity to exercise and strengthen their existing skills, to develop new skills of exhibit making, and to exercise responsibility, creativity and imagination. The internship requires hours to be completed at the museum.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge and experience with power and hand tools and the ability to use them safely (Examples: table saw, band saw, routers, miter saw, drills, etc.).
Working knowledge of CAD and CNC machines.
Basic knowledge of cleaning supplies and their safe usage.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more on an occasional basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior carpentry and machine shop experience a plus.
Services and materials like photos and illustrated images, text is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in fabrication of exhibit components.
Assist in exhibit design process.
Install/uninstall traveling exhibits.
Clean, repair and maintain museum exhibit components.
Assist in maintaining exhibit shop.
All duties will be carried out with the direction and supervision of Exhibit Fabrication staff.