Exhibits Mount Maker & Fabrication Specialist

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks an Exhibits Specialist (Mount Maker) to design, fabricate, install, and maintain custom mounts for artifacts and museum objects at the National Museum of Natural History, ensuring safe display and preservation.

You will fabricate mounts from approved drawings, produce technical drawings, and coordinate with exhibition, curatorial, conservation, and photography staff to manage handling, installation, and deinstallation.

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC seeks an Exhibits Specialist (Mount Maker) to design, fabricate, install, and maintain custom mounts for artifacts and museum objects at the National Museum of Natural History, ensuring safe display and preservation.

You will fabricate mounts from approved drawings, produce technical drawings, and coordinate with exhibition, curatorial, conservation, and photography staff to manage handling, installation, and deinstallation.