Exhibit Fabrication Supervisor

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 68000

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Museum Operations Coordinator III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	A High School diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience; Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience; or Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking an Exhibit Fabrication Supervisor. The Exhibit Fabrication Supervisor provides leadership and management for the museums exhibit fabrication installation and maintenance operations. The role oversees the design construction and upkeep of permanent temporary and traveling exhibits ensuring all projects meet the museums standards for safety conservation and quality. It supervises fabrication and maintenance staff contractors and volunteers coordinating schedules budgets and logistics to deliver high-quality exhibition experiences on time and within scope. The position manages the exhibit workshop fabrication facilities and related storage areas ensuring tools equipment and materials are properly maintained and used safely. It develops and enforces safety protocols oversees inventory and purchasing and serves as Hazmat Coordinator for exhibit materials. Working closely with curators collections conservation and scientific staff the role ensures that exhibit materials and methods align with conservation best practices and sustainable museum standards. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership strategic planning and cross-departmental coordination to support the museums exhibition goals and visitor experience. Job Duties: Exhibit Fabrication and Installation Leads supervises and participates in the design fabrication and installation of new permanent temporary and traveling exhibits. Oversees fabrication and installation teams including staff contractors and volunteers. Coordinates schedules budgets logistics and safety for all fabrication and installation activities. Collaborates with exhibit designers curators and collections staff to ensure design intent technical quality and conservation standards are achieved. Reviews drawings specifications and materials to ensure compliance with museum standards and project goals. Exhibit Maintenance Oversees and performs maintenance and repairs for existing exhibits to ensure safe reliable and high-quality visitor experiences. Conducts and documents regular inspections of exhibit structures artifact displays lighting audiovisual systems and interactive components. Coordinates repair schedules assigns work and supervises maintenance staff contractors and volunteers. Troubleshoots and resolves technical and structural issues maintaining exhibits in alignment with museum conservation and operational standards. Workshop and Facilities Management Supervises and manages the exhibit workshop carpentry shop and associated storage and warehouse areas. Ensures tools equipment and materials are organized maintained and used safely. Develops and enforces safety protocols and training for fabrication and installation staff. Oversees inventory and purchasing of supplies and materials. Serves as Hazmat Coordinator for paints solvents and chemicals. Supervises the Facilities Manager and coordinates on shared facility projects and maintenance needs. Conservation Standards and Materials Collaborates with collections conservation and scientific staff to ensure exhibit fabrication and installation methods meet museum conservation and safety standards. Researches and applies best practices for materials adhesives paints and finishes that protect collections and ensure long-term exhibit stability. Reviews and approves materials and fabrication methods to meet climate environmental and artifact care requirements.
Expected Salary:	$60000.00 - 68000 minimum commensurate with experience and education
Required Qualifications:	A High School diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience; Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience; or Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. Valid FL drivers license.
Preferred:	Bachelors degree in museum studies Industrial Design Architecture Engineering Fine Arts or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in museum exhibit fabrication design and installation. Demonstrated experience managing museum operations including development and implementation of policies procedures and safety standards. Proven ability to supervise and coordinate the work of staff contractors and volunteers across multiple exhibit and facility projects. Advanced skills in carpentry fabrication and construction techniques; experience with welding finishing and cabinetry preferred. Strong understanding of exhibit technology systems including audiovisual equipment computer-based interactive theatrical lighting and display control systems. Experience coordinating the logistics of traveling exhibit installations and strikes including scheduling packing transport and reinstallation. Familiarity with conservation practices and environmental requirements for displaying artifacts and specimens. Excellent communication project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance hands-on work and team leadership. Commitment to safety sustainability and collaboration in a museum or cultural institution environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes

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Classification Title:Museum Operations Coordinator IIIClassification Minimum Requirements:A High School diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience; Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience; or Bac...

Classification Title:	Museum Operations Coordinator III
Classification Minimum Requirements:	A High School diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience; Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience; or Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The Florida Museum of Natural History is seeking an Exhibit Fabrication Supervisor. The Exhibit Fabrication Supervisor provides leadership and management for the museums exhibit fabrication installation and maintenance operations. The role oversees the design construction and upkeep of permanent temporary and traveling exhibits ensuring all projects meet the museums standards for safety conservation and quality. It supervises fabrication and maintenance staff contractors and volunteers coordinating schedules budgets and logistics to deliver high-quality exhibition experiences on time and within scope. The position manages the exhibit workshop fabrication facilities and related storage areas ensuring tools equipment and materials are properly maintained and used safely. It develops and enforces safety protocols oversees inventory and purchasing and serves as Hazmat Coordinator for exhibit materials. Working closely with curators collections conservation and scientific staff the role ensures that exhibit materials and methods align with conservation best practices and sustainable museum standards. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership strategic planning and cross-departmental coordination to support the museums exhibition goals and visitor experience. Job Duties: Exhibit Fabrication and Installation Leads supervises and participates in the design fabrication and installation of new permanent temporary and traveling exhibits. Oversees fabrication and installation teams including staff contractors and volunteers. Coordinates schedules budgets logistics and safety for all fabrication and installation activities. Collaborates with exhibit designers curators and collections staff to ensure design intent technical quality and conservation standards are achieved. Reviews drawings specifications and materials to ensure compliance with museum standards and project goals. Exhibit Maintenance Oversees and performs maintenance and repairs for existing exhibits to ensure safe reliable and high-quality visitor experiences. Conducts and documents regular inspections of exhibit structures artifact displays lighting audiovisual systems and interactive components. Coordinates repair schedules assigns work and supervises maintenance staff contractors and volunteers. Troubleshoots and resolves technical and structural issues maintaining exhibits in alignment with museum conservation and operational standards. Workshop and Facilities Management Supervises and manages the exhibit workshop carpentry shop and associated storage and warehouse areas. Ensures tools equipment and materials are organized maintained and used safely. Develops and enforces safety protocols and training for fabrication and installation staff. Oversees inventory and purchasing of supplies and materials. Serves as Hazmat Coordinator for paints solvents and chemicals. Supervises the Facilities Manager and coordinates on shared facility projects and maintenance needs. Conservation Standards and Materials Collaborates with collections conservation and scientific staff to ensure exhibit fabrication and installation methods meet museum conservation and safety standards. Researches and applies best practices for materials adhesives paints and finishes that protect collections and ensure long-term exhibit stability. Reviews and approves materials and fabrication methods to meet climate environmental and artifact care requirements.
Expected Salary:	$60000.00 - 68000 minimum commensurate with experience and education
Required Qualifications:	A High School diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience; Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience; or Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience. Valid FL drivers license.
Preferred:	Bachelors degree in museum studies Industrial Design Architecture Engineering Fine Arts or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in museum exhibit fabrication design and installation. Demonstrated experience managing museum operations including development and implementation of policies procedures and safety standards. Proven ability to supervise and coordinate the work of staff contractors and volunteers across multiple exhibit and facility projects. Advanced skills in carpentry fabrication and construction techniques; experience with welding finishing and cabinetry preferred. Strong understanding of exhibit technology systems including audiovisual equipment computer-based interactive theatrical lighting and display control systems. Experience coordinating the logistics of traveling exhibit installations and strikes including scheduling packing transport and reinstallation. Familiarity with conservation practices and environmental requirements for displaying artifacts and specimens. Excellent communication project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance hands-on work and team leadership. Commitment to safety sustainability and collaboration in a museum or cultural institution environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	Yes