Lead Exhibitions Preparator & Print Shop Tech

Washington Museum Association; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

SIMPLE IRA Savings Plan

Job summary

The Whatcom Museum Foundation is seeking a Lead Preparator and Print Shop Technician to install and maintain exhibitions, both onsite and offsite. You will work with the Director of Exhibitions and Curator(s) and lead a small team to deliver engaging displays with careful handling of artifacts.

Responsibilities include constructing display elements, operating large-format printing, managing the prep shop, and coordinating with artists and curators to realize site-specific installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or equivalent training.
• Experience with fabrication, architecture, carpentry, and gallery installation.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work with artists on site.

Responsibilities

• Install artwork and artifacts with a prep team following best practices.
• Construct walls, pedestals, mounts, and interpretive panels.
• Coordinate handling, packing, and care of collections.
• Print orders and aid the Photo Archivist as needed.
• Photograph objects and loans for records and publication.
• Prepare galleries and manage temporary walls and spaces.
• Operate AV equipment and adjust lighting for exhibits.
• Maintain the prep and print shop spaces and tools.

Skills

Standing for long periods of time

Climbing tall ladders

Experience working with artists on big

Ability to lift and move 50+ lbs

Install 2D/3D artwork

Carpentry experience

Plotters/large-format printing

Matting/framing experience

Adobe Creative Suite skills

Project implementation & completion

Collaboration & communication

Criminal records check

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, education, anthropology, archaeology, museum studies, construction or related field

Five years’ museum/fabrication experience

Five years of full-time related experience

Tools

Plotters

Large-format printing

Graphics mounting

Job description

The Whatcom Museum Foundation is seeking a Lead Preparator and Print Shop Technician to install and maintain exhibitions, both onsite and offsite. You will work with the Director of Exhibitions and Curator(s) and lead a small team to deliver engaging displays with careful handling of artifacts.

Responsibilities include constructing display elements, operating large-format printing, managing the prep shop, and coordinating with artists and curators to realize site-specific installations.