Exhibits Specialist

Sawdey Solution Services•Wright Patterson AFB, OH

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Exhibits Specialist will support the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), at the Display Production Facility (DPF), at WPAFB, along with a team of Graphics Designers and Exhibits Specialists, to provide Display, Exhibit, Public Affairs, Marketing, and Graphics Services. In rendering these services, outputs may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, recommendations, static or virtual displays, presentations, marketing materials, and reports to complement the Government's technical expertise in accomplishing its mission.

Requirements

Six (6) years of functional area experience, or a combination of education and years of experience.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance
US Citizenship Requirements: This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Nice To Haves

Woodworking/carpentry skills are a plus.
Must be able to operate forklift.

Responsibilities

Provide advice and assistance, related to products and services, to enable the customer to make informed decisions regarding options, time constraints, and associated cost.
Provide a proposed floor plan to the government focal point prior to each display/exhibit.
Review sketches or scale drawings for temporary or permanent display or exhibit structures to determine type, layout, and cost of material needed.
Confer with exhibit planning and art personnel to discuss structural feasibility and to suggest alternate methods of displaying objects in exhibits.
Provide an estimate for each work order that includes the estimated cost of material, shipping, event site fees, travel, and any other related expenses.
Assemble complete and fully functional displays in the DPF staging area to allow sufficient time for customer review and modification.
Test electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of exhibit structure to verify operation.
Repair displays/exhibits for shipping, to and from event sites.
Ship and receive displays at the DPF.
Ship the display/exhibit and any associated contents.
Provide support at event sites, to include set-up, tear-down, and daily opening and closing of exhibits.
Perform any repairs, modifications, and adjustments to displays/exhibits required to meet event site requirements.
Install fittings and fixtures, such as shelves, panel boards, shadow boxes, audiovisual components, or control equipment to a framework, according to design specification.
Install or affix graphics onto fixtures.
Assemble, install, or arrange structures in exhibit galleries.
Set-up and configuration of audio-visual equipment.
Open and close exhibits daily, as required.
Make recommendations on process modifications, application of new technology, or alternative solutions that would enhance, the DPF, capabilities, provide economics in operation, or resolve deficiencies.
Inspect all display/exhibit systems and components before and after each use and provide necessary minor repairs.
Store, retrieve and maintain display components, materials and equipment at the Government provided DPF.
Comply with WPAFB and OSHA standards for storage.
Maintain documentation for all assigned work orders and file digital images to allow reconstruction of any given display.
Responsible for safeguarding and securing all government equipment, information, and property, and performing end-of-day security checks.
Assist with proposal development, if necessary.
Perform other duties, as assigned.