GENERAL INFORMATION
Job Title: Museum Preparator
Closing Date/Time: Fri 01/31/14 5:00 PM Central Time
Salary: $20.75 - $22.35
Job Type: Full Time

The Siouxland Heritage Museums invites applications for a Museum Preparator to perform a variety of functions related to the design, security, construction and installation of exhibit components.
Applicants must attach a portfolio of work samples to the online application or contact human resources to submit portfolio.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES INCLUDE:
Plan and direct the fabrication, installation, security and disassembly of temporary and permanent museum exhibitions. Plan project and work schedules for exhibit fabrication. Prepare construction drawings and documents from designer's sketches, photographs, and verbal instructions. Design, construct and install items for exhibits including walls, graphic panels, vignettes, cases, frames, mounts, interactives, and barriers. Assist with structural, technical and security aspects of exhibits. Design and construct office furniture, fixtures and props; and design and install low voltage exhibit security systems. Formulate material needs, cost estimates, and material availability. Collect and transport building materials, supplies and finished products. Maintain inventory records of fabrication materials. Prepare purchase order requests for materials, supplies, tools, machinery and subcontractors. Maintain and manage the shop and its associated tools, machinery and storage areas. Train and lead staff and volunteers in construction techniques and shop safety. Assist and provide work direction and oversight to workers in the installation, repair and upkeep of exhibition structures and objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a program in art or an industrial art from a vocational/technical school and a minimum of five years of work experience in design, fabrication and installation of museum exhibits or a bachelor's degree in related field and two years of relevant work experience. Comparable combination of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of carpentry; types, grades and uses of lumber; fastening devices; and paints and finishes. Knowledge of basic electricity and lighting systems. Knowledge of security systems. Knowledge of plastic and laminate fabrication. Knowledge of hazards related to power tools and carpentry materials and the ability to take appropriate precautions. Ability to lead and lay out the construction of museum exhibits. Ability to operate and maintain all hand tools as well as routers, sanders, table saws, radial arm saws, skill saws, jointers, band saws and other woodworking equipment and tools. Ability to read and draw blueprints. Ability to maintain fabrication records and perform calculation for cost estimating. Ability to work with subcontractors and vendors. Ability to reproduce artifacts (casting and facsimile reproduction). Self motivated and ability to understand and carry out instructions without close supervision. Ability to communicate effective orally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, other agencies, and the public. Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of micro-electronics as they apply to museum exhibits. Knowledge of museum quality framing. Knowledge of photographic skills and audio visual techniques. Knowledge of proper artifact handling and artifact mount making techniques.

If interested apply here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/minnehaha/default.cfm