The Exhibit Coordinator is responsible for the design, development, and execution of exhibitions and displays at the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum. This position plays a key role presenting engaging and informative exhibits that showcase the diverse cultural, historical, and environmental aspects of the Arctic region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Director of the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center, Curator, museum staff, and community partners to conceptualize and develop new exhibitions that align with the museum’s mission and objectives.
- Coordinate and execute the design, layout, installation, and dismantling of exhibits.
- Manage exhibition timelines, deadlines, and project timelines to ensure timely completion of projects and deliverables.
- Adhere to museum conservation, ADA, NAGPRA regulations, and safety standards.
- Manage the museum exhibit production workshop and ensure its operation meets safety standards.
- Assist with monitoring of HVAC systems in museum facilities and alerts HVAC technicians about problems.
- Supervise and provide guidance to Exhibit Technician and support staff involved in exhibit installation, maintenance, and dismantling.
Pay and Benefits:
- The salary range for this position is expected to be: $59,000 (minimum) – $65,600 (maximum)
- A variety of health insurance plans (Effective on date of hire).
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26) .
- Life and Disability Insurance.
- Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html).
- Paid parental leave.
- Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool, including household.
- Access to events, speakers, and sport events on campus.
- Free fitness and wellness classes!
- And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Required:
- Master’s degree in museum design, set design, art history, anthropology, or a related design field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Artifact handling experience.
- Sensitivity to diversity of perspectives and willingness to represent them in a respectful manner.
- Working knowledge of hand and power tools for exhibit construction, installation, and maintenance.
- Ability to design, build, install, maintain, and dismantle exhibits, adhering to ADA, safety, and conservation protocols as they apply to exhibitions of museum collections
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with proficiency in computer software for exhibit design, graphics, and documentation.
- Ability and willingness to learn new software applications and technologies as needed.
- Attention to detail and ability to work effectively as a member of a team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Required:
- 4-7 years of previous experience in museum or gallery exhibition design, curation, or collections management.
- Prior experience must include building exhibits, handling and installing 2-D and 3-D museum collections.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
- This position requires a criminal background check and pre-placement physical.
- Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will need to submit a portfolio of previous exhibit work.
Hours:
- Generally, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
- May be required to work occasional weekends and evening hours.
Full Listing:
https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/13683
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