Carpenter

Job Summary
The Exhibits Preparator: 1) Assists in the planning preparation design fabrication and installation of temporary permanent and traveling museum exhibitions. 2) Participates in the prototyping process by designing and fabricating exhibits testing them with visitors and making necessary changes to improve the visitor experience. 3) Performs maintenance of exhibits procures materials and maintains shop cleanliness and safety. 4) Coordinates the care for live animal exhibits throughout the museum. We are looking for candidates that have 35 years of experience in exhibit preparation including carpentry mountmaking metal work painting lighting and exhibit fabrication. Candidates should demonstrate working knowledge of display techniques and specifications including understanding of various materials used in fabricating displays. Effective communication skills are required to collaborate with team members interpret instructions and present exhibit preparation information.

Responsibilities
1. Designs constructs and installs temporary permanent and traveling exhibitions. 2. Contributes to the exhibit development process by communicating and collaborating with others attending meetings and presenting ideas. 3. Participates in the prototyping process by designing and fabricating exhibits testing them with visitors and making necessary changes to improve the visitor experience. 4. Balances multiple projects multitasks and adapts process to finish tasks in a timely manner. 5. Collaborates and manage outside vendors and independent contractors when necessary. 6. Maintains shop and tool safety and cleanliness. 7. Procures building materials and maintenance supplies for exhibits. 8. Coordinates traveling exhibits; ensures proper storage and moving techniques are used. 9. Improvise when resources such as funding time and physical space are limited. 10. Acquire new job skills through museum funded professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications
Successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in carpentry or four years of professional carpentry experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); a commitment to provide excellent customer service; and effective communication skills required. A valid Utah drivers license may be required for some positions.