Posted: Aug 28, 2024
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Exhibition Technician

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum - Cooperstown, NY
Full-time
Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2024
Exhibitions

Exhibition Technician

FT/Hourly

Cooperstown, NY, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To 19.00 Hourly

Why the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum?

Working at the National Baseball Hall of Fame is a career experience unlike any other. Every member of our team is a steward of the game’s history. Our mission is simple - we preserve history, honor excellence and connect generations. These six words define our commitment to giving fans and visitors a home to celebrate the game and its history, honor the all-time greats, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

To best fulfill our mission we prioritize people, and that starts with our own team. We deeply value and support our dedicated team members. We provide a respectful and inclusive workplace. We work to foster connection, grow, and cultivate talent, and provide flexibility to best support the health and well-being of our staff – all while having fun along the way. 

If you are a baseball fan, a fan of museums, a student of history, love arts and culture, or someone who appreciates the unique connections that sports can create, this could be the team for you!

The Cooperstown Pitch.

Located on Main Street in the heart of picturesque Cooperstown, New York, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors for the first time on June 12, 1939, and has grown to become one of the country's most popular destinations. The Hall of Fame is the home of the game’s treasures, where the magic of baseball’s stories and legends are passed on from generation to generation.

With it’s character and charm, the Village of Cooperstown is an American treasure. For many Cooperstown means baseball, but it also offers golf, shopping and dining, hiking, biking, snowmobile trails, a pristine lake, unique museums, world-class arts, and a wide array of craft beverages.

To check out more information about living and working in Cooperstown, please visit: https://www.cooperstownny.org/about-cooperstown/

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion.

We’re looking to recruit, hire, and collaborate with people of all backgrounds to help us build a team with varied perspectives and experiences. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

Reporting to the Manager of Museum Exhibits, the Exhibition Technician assists in the installation and maintenance of galleries and exhibitions. Activities include a range of duties related to exhibition preparation and management, exhibition maintenance, and graphics support museum and organizational needs. 

Position Type:

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position that will work in-person at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The hourly pay range for this position is $17.00-19.00 for a 35-hour work week. Benefits associated with this position include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, medical/dental FSA, retirement, and paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays). 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists with activities including the preparation of spaces for installation/de-installation, moving and storing exhibition components, object mounting, cleaning and maintaining exhibition spaces, and performing regular inspection and maintenance of exhibition spaces and helping to address repairs. 
  • Supports in-house digital print finishing including mounting, laminating, trimming, and installing and removing exhibition and museum graphics.
  • Supports exhibition production through a variety of activities including, carpentry, painting, the operation of special equipment and tools, crate making and exhibit lighting and installation of technology.

·      Assists Collections staff with the installation and de-installation of permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.

·      Provides estimated equipment, time and materials needed to complete projects.

·      Assists with the maintenance of Museum of workshop and helps to ensure safety standards are met.

·      Assists with the installation and setting of lighting for exhibitions, including maintaining good working order of the track lighting fixtures.

  • Works with volunteers, interns, contract labor and other museum staff as needed, including physical plant and security personnel as needed.

·      Transports exhibition furniture to offsite storage and maintains inventory of all non-collection related storage objects.

  • Occasional travel or driving a medium-sized truck for business-related purposes.

·      Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting various museum departments, museum annual events and other programs.

 Qualifications

 Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, Trade, or Associate Degree; museum experience preferred.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of tools and equipment including operation of motorized power tools and lifts.
  • Basic computer skills, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office.
  • Manual dexterity and ability to safely lift and carry heavy objects.
  • Occasional travel or use of company vehicle may be required; valid NY state driver’s license required.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to carry out complex projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Physical movement that includes: walking, bending, stretching, standing, carrying, pulling, stair climbing and lifting.
  • Ability to work some evenings and weekends as required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.