Exhibit Mount Fabricator & Museum Outreach Lead

Washington Museum Association; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, AK seeks an Exhibit Mount Fabricator to install, fabricate, and deinstall exhibits and mounts for the Walter Soboleff Building and Arts Campus. You will help maintain displays, handle objects, and collaborate with staff on display planning.

The role includes leading museum outreach, training interns, and contributing to exhibition planning with a focus on Northwest Coast Indigenous art.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Theater Production, Museum Studies or other relevant field and two years of related experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven exhibit fabrication and installation experience.
• Experience working with museum collections and ethnographic objects.

Responsibilities

• Install, fabricate, and deinstall exhibits and mounts at SHI facilities.
• Maintain and refurbish existing exhibits; manage display lighting and safety.
• Assist with receiving, handling, packing, shipping, and travel exhibits.
• Lead outreach and education tours for educators and students.
• Assist with training museum interns on exhibit fabrication and mount making.
• Create storage containers and assist with exhibit layouts and design elements.

Skills

Exhibit mount fabrication and design

Collections management

Read design drawings

Attention to detail

Driving license / reliable transport

Exhibit fabrication maintenance

Tours and outreach programs

Accuracy under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Theater Production, Museum Studies or related field

Job description

Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, AK seeks an Exhibit Mount Fabricator to install, fabricate, and deinstall exhibits and mounts for the Walter Soboleff Building and Arts Campus. You will help maintain displays, handle objects, and collaborate with staff on display planning.

The role includes leading museum outreach, training interns, and contributing to exhibition planning with a focus on Northwest Coast Indigenous art.