FT Exhibits Technician, California Museum, Sacramento, CA
Overview:
The Exhibits Technician plays a key role in installing, fabricating, and maintaining the Museum’s long-term and temporary exhibits, advancing its mission to educate people about California’s rich history, its diversity, and its unique influence on the world of ideas, innovation, art, and culture. Working as a part of the exhibits team, the Exhibits Technician fabricates exhibit components and maintains, installs and deinstalls Museum objects and displays.
Responsibilities:
Construct, install, and dismantle temporary exhibits including performing basic fabrication with a variety of materials and media
Perform carpentry for custom pedestal and case construction, including sanding, painting, and finishing
Fabricate exhibit graphics and labels
Implement lighting schemes for temporary exhibits with attention to conservation requirements
Build custom storage and shipping containers that meet professional standards of conservation and security
Assist with packing and unpacking art and artifacts
Assist with maintenance of exhibits, including surface cleaning and repairs.
Assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries, ensuring safe movement of artwork and crates
Monitor temperature, humidity and light levels in galleries and storage areas
Monitor workshop tools and other exhibit equipment inventories and place routine supply orders
Maintain the museum workshops including the safe use and maintenance of power and hand tools
Support outside contractors as needed
Other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Careful attention to safety, detail, and accuracy
Strong initiative
Ability to deliver project outcomes and meet deadlines as part of a collaborative process
Ability to work well both as part of a team and independently
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in fine art preparation, including the safe handling of art and artifacts
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in exhibit preparation
Ability to work accurately from schematics, drawings, and verbal descriptions
Basic computer literacy
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years of experience in art/artifact handling and/or carpentry
Demonstrated familiarity with basic woodshop power tools and safety procedures, and the ability to use power and hand tools safely
Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. and to climb ladders up to 14’
Ability to see objects up close and at a distance
Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary and to participate in a wide variety of duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster or an approved medical or religious exemption
Position:
Full-time, non-exempt, reports to Exhibitions Manager. Typical work hours Mon.-Fri. between 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. with occasional evening and/or weekend hours as needed. Benefits include paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, dental and vision insurance, employer-subsidized health plan, and 401(k) savings plan with match. Starting salary range $45,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience.
Applications:
Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references in one Adobe Acrobat PDF file to jobs@californiamuseum.org. No phone calls, please.
California Museum Employment Policy:
The California Museum is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ability/disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.