Exhibitions Associate

The History Center seeks a dynamic and creative individual to be the Exhibitions Associate who will play a key role in providing support for the History Center’s exhibitions department.
The exhibitions team at the History Center makes history come alive. The team is responsible for producing high-quality in-house exhibitions, installing traveling exhibitions, and the ongoing care and maintenance of the History Center’s public displays.

The Exhibition Associate is a key member of the team and will support everything from exhibit research and writing to design, fabrication, and installation. Ideal candidates should be curious about history and be able to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, project-based environment.

Applicants must be willing to perform general exhibition installation tasks, including painting and light carpentry, printing, mounting, and hanging exhibition materials with precision and care. Candidates with experience conducting historical research with primary documents, those who have a basic knowledge of graphic design, or those who like making things are encouraged to apply. Prior museum experience is welcome, but not required.

The position is contract, hourly/non-exempt at 17-22 hours weekly. Shift hours may include, but aren’t limited to, select days Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with additional evening and weekend hours as required for the flexibility required of exhibition installs/deinstalls. The position does not receive benefits, except for parking.