Museum of Science and Industry

Production Assistant

Department: Design + Exhibit Development
Status: Full Time

Responsibilities

The Production Assistant provides support for the production needs (graphics output and installation) for a variety of Museum projects for the Design + Exhibit Development Department. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist Production Manager with all in-house and out-of-house graphics production projects.
• Provide Show Quality Standards evaluation to existing facilities and exhibits.
• Collaborate with all other Design + Exhibit Development staff.
• Maintain and develop Museum graphic standards.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of graphic production equipment and production area.
• Maintain and organize all graphic design and production supplies.
• Produce, mount and install various types of graphics.
• Daily clean-up of the production and kitchen areas.
• Maintain and organize all department reference libraries.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic Macintosh computer and standard graphics software skills.
• Familiarity with basic graphics output and production equipment such as printers, laminators, vinyl cutters, large format printers, cutting tools and scanners, etc.
• Basic understanding of three-dimensional design, including scale.
• Ability to proofread and edit basic text and label information.
• Lift training and usage.
• Must possess a strong commitment to punctuality and completing tasks within short deadlines.
• Must work well independently or in collaborative groups.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

How to Apply

The Museum of Science and Industry is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.