Mount Making and Artifact Care:

• Design, fabricate and prepare mounts for artifacts.

• Design and construct or retrofit crates, display cases and archival cardboard cavity containers.

• Oversee and participate in packing, transport, and storage of -collections.

• Install and deinstall objects for exhibition.

• Prepare artifacts for exhibition, loan, photography, etc.

• Write and file condition reports, processing, and documentation of collection artifacts.

• Safely operate a variety of machinery and vehicles including a forklift, box truck, and scissor lift.

Prep Space Organization + Safety:

• Order archival supplies, tools, and specialty products and submit receipts for monthly reconciliation.

• Maintain collection storage areas and maintain an organized, clean, and functional working prep space.

• Guide and mentor staff, interns, and/or volunteers in performing related work ensuring proper safety measures and PPE are followed.

• At least three (3) years’ experience with object mount making with at least three (3) years working in a museum or gallery setting.

• Experience handling historical artifacts and/or art objects using best museum practices.

Fabrication skills:

• Experience with metal, acrylic, woodworking, and machining.

• Experience with silver soldering of brass, stainless steel and TIG welding.

• Knowledge of fasteners, mounting hardware, magnets, adhesives, paints, finishes and textiles.

• Sewing experience is a plus.

Working knowledge of

• Museum-standard HVAC, RH, and light meter settings.

• Museum and archival standard fabrication, storage, and display materials and ability to keep current on updating ideologies and sustainability practices.

• Paint applications including spray booth, rattle can and hand painting as well as proficiency with safety gear and ventilation methods.

Familiarity with:

• Vinyl, cling, and graphic installation methods on glass, Plexiglas, fabric, and non-traditional substrates.

• Installing/deinstalling large panels of tempered glass.

• Weight bearing maximums of mounts and installation hardware.

• Experience with fitting and modifying mannequins is highly desirable including experience with shaping/carving ethafoam.

• Experience with matting and framing artwork is a plus

• Must possess a valid WA driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, and be willing to drive a 15-passenger van.

• Valid Passport. This is needed to transport artifacts internationally as part of our expanding loans program.

• Must be able to drive a variety of vehicles including forklift, box truck, scissor lift.

• Must be able to work at high altitude on a lift.

• Computer experience, including MS Office applications.

• Willingness to become proficient with The Museum System software.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated customer service orientation.

• Ability to work comfortably in an environment where workloads and task priorities vary daily.

• Demonstrated organizational skills to manage a continuous high-volume, multi-tasking environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment with a dynamic range of people.