Exhibits Specialist

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide project support to Dean of Faculty (DF) staff and cadets in the planning, design, construction and installation of permanent and temporary exhibits.

PRIMARY DUTY:
Work in Training Devices Section under the overall guidance of the Lead Exhibits Specialist and supervision of the Cadet Services Manager. Work closely with DF staff, cadets, and other authorized customers. As required, projects may involve welding, machining, woodworking, metal working and sheet metal work, plastics, engraving, painting and finishing. May work directly with staff and cadets to plan, design, and oversee construction and installation of permanent and temporary exhibits and displays.

Provide mentorship to cadets, applying master level expertise and experience when needed, allowing the fullest participation by the cadet possible. May confer with DF staff to determine theme, content, interpretative or informational purpose, and planned location of exhibit, also to discuss budget and time limitations, and to plan production schedule for fabrication and installation of exhibit components. If warranted, prepare preliminary drawings of proposed exhibit, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, for final drawing rendition by other personnel, basing design and specifications on knowledge of artistic and technical concepts, principles, and techniques.

Submit plan for approval, and adapt plan as needed to serve intended purpose or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions. May oversee preparation of artwork and construction of exhibit components to ensure intended interpretation of concepts and conformance to structural and material specifications. May also oversee placement of collection objects or informational materials in exhibit framework. Operate a wide variety of specialized equipment safely.

Produce nameplates or office signs to meet DF departmental requirements. Inspect installed exhibit for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special effects components. Support special projects, including intercollegiate and other competitions, e.g., ASME Human-Powered Vehicle; advanced cadet research projects, such as motor stands for dynamometer research; and fabricating components for various astronautical efforts, such as cadet Small Satellite program.

Perform other duties as required.

Two to 3 years' experience in crafts and trades. Requires 2 to 3 years' experience in planning, design, construction and installation of permanent and temporary exhibits. Understand, read, write, and speak fluent English. Expert proficiency in carpentry.

High school diploma or equivalent education or job training.

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License. Able to receive and maintain a favorable Local Background Check (LBC) and National Agency Check (NAC) as applicable to the position requirements.

$45.28 per hour. Fringe incentive will be $1,516.29 per month per the CBA.

• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance

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