About the position
The Project Assistant - Exhibits Image Researcher at the Ohio History Connection plays a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of exhibit projects at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village, as well as across the site network. This full-time, permanent position involves collaborating with various departments, including collections staff, curators, designers, and marketing teams, to ensure a cohesive and engaging visitor experience. The primary responsibility of this role is to research and secure graphic resources necessary for exhibit implementation, advocating for inclusive interpretation and visitor engagement throughout the process. In this position, the individual will assist in the collaborative exhibit development process from inception to implementation. This includes managing relationships with vendors for the production and installation of exhibit components, overseeing the hiring or art direction of contract photographers, illustrators, or graphic designers as needed. The Project Assistant will also be responsible for maintaining accurate logs and records of correspondences related to the loan and usage of images, ensuring that all documentation is thorough and accessible. The role requires effective communication skills to convey complex concepts and data in a manner that is understandable to the intended audience. The Project Assistant will work closely with site partners, volunteer groups, and community organizations, managing the activities of internal staff and collaborating with other institutions to ensure project success. Additionally, the individual will support project budgeting and record-keeping processes, including tracking expenses and handling invoices, while adhering to proper archival practices.
Responsibilities
- Support facets of the exhibit development process working with collections staff, curators, designers, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in hiring or art directing contract photographers, illustrators, or graphic designers as required by project needs.
- Oversee production and installation of exhibit casework, environments, and graphic components in collaboration with vendors.
- Create and maintain accurate logs and records of correspondences for the loan and usage of images.
- Communicate complex concepts and data in unique and comprehensive methods to meet the intended audience's educational level.
- Manage activities of internal staff and staff at other institutions to ensure project success.
- Support project budgeting and appropriate record archiving for projects.
- Handle record keeping processes, invoices, and assist with tracking expenses.
Requirements
- High School Diploma PLUS one to three years working experience OR post-secondary degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS 3-5 years' work in exhibit or interpretive experience development work.
- Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365.
- Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and track multiple projects.
Nice-to-haves
- Comfortable communicating with staff and the public.
- Experience and skill in scanning software and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Understanding of AutoCAD or 3-D software.
- Flexible with workflow and ability to handle and track multiple projects.
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
