Exhibition Preparator

chicago history society • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Exhibitions Preparator fabricates exhibitions with the highest level of craftsmanship and maintains them in good working order.

Requirements

• Must physically qualify to wear a respirator (which also leads to facial hair restrictions).
• Experience with shop tools and their safe use Operate aerial work platform.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to operate an aerial lift.
• Familiarity with a broad range of materials and methods used in exhibition production.
• Experience in painting and finishing a variety of media.
• Ability to personally lift or carry exhibition objects and properties weighing up to 50 pounds, and ability to otherwise move and position objects weighing hundreds of pounds.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and lifts, as well as work from ladders and lifts when installing, maintaining, or removing exhibits.
• Carpentry and cabinetry experience preferred.
• At least one year in museum exhibition production preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Knowledge of art and artifact handling techniques, a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required; skill in Vectorworks and Adobe Creative Suite, a plus.
• Basic metal-working experience, a plus.
• Matting, framing, mount-making and artifact installation experience, a plus.
• Acrylic-working experience, a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical, electronics, or audio-visual technologies, a plus.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of the Chicago History Museum.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, maintain, and revise exhibitions according to design specifications using power tools and hand tools.
• Handle collections, including their transfer to Exhibitions storage, documentation, mount-making, and installation.
• Maintain clean, safe, stocked, and functional production shops.
• Operate aerial work platform.
• Operate forklift.
• Re-lamp and clean permanent and special exhibitions.
• Assist in developing and carrying out policies and procedures for the department, division, and institution as requested.
• Assist other departments with physical emergencies, repairs, and upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees