Exhibits Fabricator

Title: Exhibits Fabricator

State Role Title: Media Specialist II

Hiring Range: $30.00 per hour / 30 hours per week

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: CSC General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Exhibits Fabricator is responsible for the fabrication and installation of various exhibit components, including cases, bases, props, signage, and wall elements, using materials such as wood, metal, plexiglass, and laminate, while ensuring museum-quality finishes. Additionally, this role involves gallery maintenance by identifying and prioritizing necessary repairs to preserve the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of exhibits. The fabricator also maintains clean and organized workspaces, including the wood/paint shop and storage areas. All work must adhere to state, foundation, and AAM guidelines, with prompt reporting of any safety concerns.

This is a temporary part-time wage position funded for approximately 30 weeks from date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience fabricating, installing and maintaining museum exhibits, cases and furniture.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in both rough and finished carpentry in professional commercial/industrial settings.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and build from design/fabrication plans and drawings.
• Ability to safely lift, handle and move exhibit components using best practices and appropriate equipment (pallet jack, J-Bar, carts, etc.). Ability to safely climb ladders, steps, or scaffolding.
• Ability to work cooperatively with exhibit designer, curators and other exhibit staff. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and PowerPoint required.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Coy Mozingo

Phone: 757-253-4042

Email: hr@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.