Museum Exhibit Intern
20210131 Museum Exhibit Intern
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Community Services
Division: Museum
Hiring Range: $15.00/hour
8-10 hours per week
128-150 hours/semester (16 weeks)
Mid-August 2021 anticipated start date
Part Time Temporary
Benefits include:
Benefits required by law are included such as Social Security and Medicare.
Definition:
Under general supervision, perform a variety of work in support of the Exhibition department of the Longmont Museum. Assist the department staff in the development, design and fabrication of exhibitions.
Principal Duties:
Research exhibition topics that support the Museum’s temporary exhibitions. Develop and design exhibition components using software such as Revit, Rhino, or Sketchup. Fabricate exhibition components utilizing Museum’s ShopBot CNC router. Install high quality exhibition components using current best practices in material choice and use. Assist in the installation and de-installation of temporary exhibitions. This may include, unloading trucks, moving crates, unpacking crates, condition reporting, assembling exhibition, hanging artwork, de-installing exhibition, packing crates and loading trucks. Keep exhibition shop and storage areas organized and clean. Investigate and apply innovative exhibition fabrication techniques. Requires working cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, volunteers, and the general public. Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes.
Working Environment:
Work is generally performed in a woodworking shop, general office space, or museum galleries. Frequent use of power and hand tools, ladders, and floor mounted woodworking machinery. Moving through diverse work environments involving bending/stooping, twisting, kneeling and squatting. Some work performed in general office space on personal computer. Involves exposure to paints, solvents, fumes, dust, machinery, and noise. May involve standing for several hours. Fine motor skills sufficient to handle rare and fragile artifacts safely.
Qualifications:
Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university. Must be 18 years of age or older. Course work in architecture, interior design, graphic design, or product design is desirable.
Selection
The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, computer testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
DEADLINE: 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 are not accepted in lieu of the City Application. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.
The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.
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