Bowdoin’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum collects, studies, and exhibits Arctic-related collections, educating audiences, sharing knowledge, and generating excitement about Arctic and Subarctic regions. Established in 1967, the museum is named after Arctic explorers and Bowdoin graduates Robert E. Peary and Donald B. MacMillan. Three years ago, it moved into the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies, a new building that houses museum offices, a workshop, galleries, a lab, and classrooms.

Under the direction of the Exhibit Coordinator, the Exhibit Technician assists with the development, fabrication, installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of the Arctic Museum exhibits. Responsible for the safe handling and display of objects, and the design and fabrication of exhibit object mounts. Coordinates building maintenance activities with Arctic Museum and Facilities staff.

Essential Functions:

• Constructs temporary walls, platforms, and casework based on exhibit design drawings; applies various surface finishes; mounts labels and graphics, mats and frames flat artwork; installs and adjusts exhibit lighting.
• Assists in the development of mount production scope and schedule; designs, fabricates, and installs artifact mounts and fixtures in exhibits using current museum standards and conservation best practices.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains tools and various pieces of equipment; purchases supplies and equipment for the workshop. Maintains the galleries, cleaning them daily, making minor repairs; and troubleshooting problems.

Required: Vocational or technical training: Associate’s or vocational/ technical school degree is preferred.

• Working familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• The ability to read technical drawings.
• Ability to work with care and extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Demonstrated command of basic Microsoft Office or equivalent computer programs.

Required: Experience in carpentry, object handling, mount making, and exhibit installation; ability to read technical drawings; ability to work with care with attention to detail; ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and operate under tight schedules and fixed deadlines.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Normal workday is 8:30 am-3:00 pm five days a week, some overtime hours. Flexible about whether individual works 4 or 5 days a week.

This is a full-time, year-round position working 30 hours/52 weeks, (.075 FTE) with occasional evening or weekends as required.

The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $29.00 –$30.50/per hour. Compensation is based on skills and experience.

This is a benefits eligible position.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical – effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)

Applicants MUST apply on Bowdoin College’s website: https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/17028