Job Announcement
20260125 Museum Exhibition Component Designer & Fabricator
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: Community Enrichment
Division: Museum
Hiring Rate: $28.50/hour
Monday – Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM
Part Time Temporary

Benefits include:
Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare.
Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Definition:
Museum Exhibition Component Designer and Fabricator assists the Exhibitions Department with the development, design, fabrication, and installation of permanent exhibits and exhibit-related products, including environmental and marketing graphics. Work with museum staff in design and production of other miscellaneous graphic materials, signage, and banners.

Principal Duties:

• Assist in the design, fabrication, and installation of permanent exhibitions. This includes development, design, prototyping, material selection, material procurement, fabrication, and installation of exhibitions and exhibition related components.
• Oversee special projects as assigned.
• Keep exhibition shop and storage areas organized and clean.
• Commitment to learn and apply new fabrication tools and techniques.
• As required, assist with exhibit-related work at off-site locations.
• Develop and design exhibition components using design software.
• Construct and install high-quality exhibit components using current best practices in material choice and use.
• Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.

Working Environment:
Position requires a flexible work schedule. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, wood shop, or galleries. Involves exposure to paints, solvents, fumes, dust, working around machinery, and excessive intermittent noise. Portion of work will require frequent moderate (15-49 lbs.) and occasional heavy carrying/lifting (50 lbs.), bending/stooping, twisting, kneeling and squatting. Vision to review plans, drawings, instructions, and detailed work; closeup work required for certain aspects of assembly and installation of exhibits and exhibit components. Ability to handle rare and fragile artifacts safely. Requires working cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, volunteers, and the general public. Must be able to work with little supervision. The candidate for this position must be able to meet the physical requirements necessary to do the job.

Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in museum studies, art, art history, multimedia communications, industrial design, architecture, graphic and exhibit design, or a related field and some related professional experience. Working in a museum or gallery environment a plus.

Two years or more of professional experience desired.

Special Qualifications: Bilingual in English/ Spanish preferred.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Selection:
The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, physical abilities testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs.
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.
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