Exhibit Specialist – Art Handler/Mountmaker

Museum of the Bible offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Paid time off
Six paid holidays
Four floating holidays of employee’s choice
401(k) plan that is 100% vested after 1,000 hours of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
STD, LTD, and life insurance that is paid by Museum of the Bible
Our driving mission is to invite all people to engage with the Bible through our collections, exhibits, and research and educational initiatives, as well as media, publications, and performances in our World Stage Theater. In 2017, Museum of the Bible opened its 430,000-square-foot non-profit museum in the heart of our nation’s capital. In addition, our traveling exhibits have appeared nationwide and around the globe. Furthermore, we support education at all levels through children’s programs, high school and college curricula, and adult education, as well as scholarship and academic research (including field archaeology) through our Scholars Initiative.
Our Culture

Museum of the Bible offers a highly challenging and profoundly meaningful work environment where every team member is unified around our unique and global mission. Our museum bridges the ancient and the modern—from a Babylonian brick dating to around 580 BC to the latest technology in our immersive surround-sound theater. Our team also spans a wide range of careers, from those with decades of extensive professional experience to new graduates and interns.
With new leadership in place, it’s an exciting time to work at the museum as we plan for the future. As the museum grows, we provide employees the opportunity to develop their expertise and careers, along with friendships and fun. We all hope to move our lives from success to significance—and we do that daily at Museum of the Bible.
Our Work

We offer a wide variety of career opportunities, ranging from highly specialized curators and scholars to cutting-edge technology and media experts. You may work with global dignitaries and VIPs in Hospitality, or with curious children in Education. Or take your career in all these directions over time.
The museum is located in Southwest DC, on the Federal Center SW Metro stop. Our official headquarters is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (on the Hobby Lobby campus). Most of our positions are in these two locations, but some may be remote.
Museum of the Bible supports the professional development of college and university students by playing an integral role in experiential learning. We offer internships to students from various academic backgrounds, giving them the opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
Position: Exhibit Specialist – Art Handler/Mountmaker
Location:

Washington, DC
Job Id: 514
# of Openings: 1
Job Title:

Exhibit Specialist – Art Handler/Mount Maker
Division / Department:

Curatorial - Exhibits
Location:

Washington DC
FLSA:

Non-Exempt
Schedule:

Full-Time, to include early mornings as required*
Travel:

N/A
Hourly Rate:

$31.25 to $39.37, Depending on Experience*
*Pay scale is adjusted to local market rates.
POSITION SUMMARY
The

Exhibit Specialist – Art Handler/Mount Maker

is responsible for designing and fabricating museum-quality mounts and display supports for a wide range of collection objects, including fine art, manuscripts, archival materials, and archaeological artifacts. Using materials such as metal and acrylic, the successful candidate will create custom mounts that meet the highest standards for object safety, stability, and presentation.
This position plays a key role in the installation, deinstallation, and maintenance of temporary exhibitions and permanent collection displays. Responsibilities include rotating collection objects, conducting routine inspections of galleries and exhibit cases, assisting with object handling, packing and unpacking artworks and artifacts, and helping to ensure the overall care and appearance of exhibition spaces.
As a member of the Exhibits production team, the Exhibit Specialist works closely with colleagues on a variety of fabrication, installation, and collections-related projects. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a willingness to contribute wherever needed to support the successful execution of exhibitions and gallery operations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Applies knowledge of current best practice in mount making techniques, policies and procedures to all tasks.
Creates cradles and mounts out of both acrylic and brass for collection objects and loans that will be on display.
Installation and maintenance of museum cases
Packing, unpacking, and general handling of art objects and artifacts
Participates in the maintenance, installation and de-installation of galleries and other spaces
Performs daily gallery inspections and cleaning
Assists other production staff as needed
Practices conventional museum procedures and techniques to ensure the safety of all exhibit objects
Maintains a professional demeanor while working alongside fellow museum colleagues
Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines, and design standards
Champion the Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.
As required, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.
Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education
HS Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree – preferred in fine arts, studio arts, conservation, design, engineering or industrial arts
Qualifications

Must have a minimum of two years’ experience working in a museum or art gallery as a preparator with experience handling and hanging fine art and/or museum objects.
Knowledge of proper art handling protocols
Ability to work in close collaboration with registrars, curators, conservators, and exhibition designers
Commitment to MOTB’s mission of inviting all people to engage with the Bible
Skills

High attention to details and deadlines with excellent organizational skills
Proficient using a variety of power and hand tools along with safety standards
Proficient in working with acrylic/plastics, brasswork, book/paper, mannequin/textiles, seismic mitigation
Ability to design, fabricate and install museum object mounts and cradles which adhere to conventional mount-creating procedures while also retaining an artful design
Preferred experience in rigging and working with large, heavy art objects
Preferred ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
Ability to multi-task and to maintain confidentiality
Ability to interface professionally with individuals at all organizational levels

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