The museum exhibit and education specialist, under the supervision of the museum director, is responsible for the development and production of new exhibits and for overseeing educational programs and outreach. This person: Cultivates an understanding of Mass General’s two centuries of history and present-day cutting-edge research. Assists the museum director in the preparation of an annual program of refurbishment of existing exhibits, as well as design/installation of temporary exhibits. Researches, writes and coordinates the design of exhibits that describe the arc of a topic’s history in a compelling way. Updates existing exhibits on the first floor through additions and/or changes to text, images, AV programs and/or objects displayed. Develops, produces and installs exhibits for the first and second floors of the museum. Develops exhibits for other areas of the hospital. With the director, identifies potential audiences and builds a plan for reaching them. Develops tours and materials tailored to a range of grade levels—from seventh grade through post-doc. Is active in training docents to lead more effective, engaging tours for a variety of audiences. Helps develop programming for special events, such as the yearly Cambridge Science Festival. Contacts and coordinates the work of MGH departments for production, fabrication, installation and/or repair of casework, text and photographic panels, and computer/video components when such services can be performed in-house. Contacts and directs outside vendors when exhibit-related fabrication or repair needs to be contracted to an outside vendor. To apply, search for “museum” at http://www.massgeneral.org/careers/apply/ Posted on: 03/24/2015
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