Job No: 526871
Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main
Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Libraries/Museums
Department: 56030400 – NH-EXHIBITS
Job
Description
Classification Title:
Museum Exhibit Engineer
Job Description:
The Museum Exhibit Engineer
designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, and maintains complex exhibit systems, structures, and components. Envisions and creates exhibit
concepts, fabrication plans, specifications, floorplans, and drawings for new permanent exhibits, exhibit redesigns, and temporary and
traveling exhibits. This includes research and design of ADA-compliant and accessible immersive environments and exhibit components such as
lighting, specialty display cases with and without climate-controls, mechanical and computer interactives, video and audio displays, walls,
ceilings, flooring, seating, cabinetry, sculpture, and cohesive graphic style and direction. Sculpture may include models used for exhibit
design, maquettes for sculpture reference, and final sculpture for display. Graphic work may include directing design of interpretive
panels, murals, and banners, including illustration and graphic design. Is a key member of the museum exhibit design and fabrication team,
including leading brainstorming sessions for initial designs and visitor experiences; developing and adjusting design details based on team
feedback; developing shop and fabrication drawings, traveling exhibit plans, materials, and logistics. Fabrication oversight includes
communicating with internal and external fabricators regarding methods and materials; adapting designs and plans as project timelines and
costs change; developing and sharing schedules; obtaining fabrication quotes and submitting purchase order requests. Temporary and traveling
exhibit duties include coordinating and communicating with staff and venues to develop realistic exhibit load plans and floor layouts, and
potential travel to venues to set up/strike exhibits.
Schedules and oversees construction and renovation projects, completing
detailed reviews of architectural, engineering design and construction drawings, for feasibility, accessibility, ease of maintenance and
efficiency in museum operations. Leads exhibit fabrication process: scheduling, planning, budgeting, and overseeing fabrication of
structures and artifact displays. Reviews, approves, and adapts materials and construction plans to ensure final products are of the highest
quality and sustainable operationally. Schedules, facilitates, and oversees contractor work, providing access, oversight, and adapting plans
and materials as needed. Coordinates schedules, issues, and changes with Operations Manager.
Requires extensive and comprehensive
knowledge of construction techniques and materials, artifact conditions, mounting technologies, sculpture, and display maintenance
requirements. Requires ability to develop custom solutions to unique and complex issues, insuring successful outcomes. Self-motivated,
highly productive team leader and partner with superior problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills; ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships; excellent decision making and time-management skills; effective written and verbal communication
skills.
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; weekend and evening work, including travel, as required for temporary and traveling
exhibit setup and strikes and special projects.
Expected Salary:
$45,000-$50,000, negotiable based on skills and
experience
Minimum Requirements:
Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two
years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field with five years museum exhibit
experience.
Requires knowledge of Adobe CS, prefer knowledge of SketchUp and CAD
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Include cover letter, resume, professional references, portfolio of exhibit projects and explanation of work performed on each.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Applications Close: 22 May 2023
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/526871/museum-exhibit-engineer
The University is
committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of
employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and
training.
jeid-0ecf279493f52744b8516265a2cad8c8
br{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> Now accepting applications for MIDDLE SCHOOL & UPPER SCHOOL ARTS TEACHING FACULTY ABOUT US _______________________________________________________________...
Apply For This JobJob Details Position Title: Manager, Enrollment Services How many positions are you recruiting for?: 1 Campus: Mission College Definition: The...
Apply For This JobJob Details Job DescriptionDepartment:Consulting & SolutionsPay Rate Type:SalaryEmployee Type:Job Summary:Information Technology ServicesFull-Time, 12-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment Reporting to...
Apply For This JobTitle: Data Manager Location: Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Posted Date: May 24, 2023 Organization: GSPH-Epidemiology Description: Assists in the execution of research objectives,...
Apply For This JobJob Details Assistant Professor – Cybersecurity EngineeringJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University invites...
Apply For This Jobbr{display:none;}.css-58vpdc ul > li{margin-left:0;}.css-58vpdc li{padding:0;}]]> Wanted: Early Childhood Educator or Para-professional Teacher I or II We Kare-A-Lot has been around...
Apply For This Job