Exhibition Preparator [Kelsey Museum – University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI]

The Exhibition Preparator will work under the direct supervision of the Exhibitions Coordinator and assist in all aspects of the planning, production, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions at the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. The Museum is especially interested in a person with proven skills in graphic design and in interactive museum technologies, who will work with the Exhibition Coordinator and the Museum Curators on the design and installation of interactive components of the gallery displays, and on online exhibitions and social media tools.

• Three or more years experience working in a museum environment.

• Experience with the design and layout of exhibitions.

• Experience with the design and implementation of technological aspects of museum displays, including but not limited to interactive maps and content displays, video, podcasts, social media communication, and website design for online exhibitions.

• Experience with art handling, art storage, and the installation of a variety of media, using accepted museum standards and practices.
• Knowledge and skill in fabrication and in the use and care of hand and power tools.

APPLY FOR THIS JOB