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Employment
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Operations / Project Manager
Responsibilities: The Autry National Center has an immediate opportunity for an experienced operations / project manager to provide management services for a 3 year initiative to preserve the museum's Native American artifacts. The project manager will work collaboratively with the museum's collection and conservation staff to ensure the project is completed on time, on budget, and meets museum standards for the care of the collection.
Qualifications: This position requires previous senior management experience in complex projects; thorough knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, and documentation & reporting; and effective supervisory experience. Art and artifact handling experience a plus but not required. Bachelors Degree required.
Qualified candidates should email their resume and salary history to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to Valerie Nelson, Director, Human Resources, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. EOE
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Collections Assistant
Responsibilities: The Autry seeks to hire temporary Collections Assistants to assist with a 3 year initiative to preserve the museum's Native American artifacts. Primary responsibilities include: cleaning and recording object conditions, constructing storage mounts and containers for objects, and arranging items in collection storage areas.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, Conservation, or Art History) is required. One to three years experience in registrations methods in a museum, or an equivalent of academic and work experience. Skills required include attention to detail, the ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks, and problem solving skills. This work requires long periods of standing, frequent stooping and bending, and the ability to use tools. Experience using MIMSY XG is a plus.
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Collections Associate
Responsibilities: The Autry seeks to hire temporary Collections Associates to assist with a 3 year initiative to preserve the museum's Native American artifacts. Associates will serve as work area supervisors overseeing work performed by Collections Assistants. In addition to supervisory duties, Associates will clean and record object conditions, assist in the specification of appropriate archival and non-archival supplies and storage devices, fabricate storage furnishings, and monitoring storage conditions.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, Conservation, or Art History) is required. One to three years experience in registrations methods in a museum, or an equivalent of academic and work experience. Skills required include attention to detail, the ability and willingness to perform repetitive tasks, and problem solving skills. This work requires long periods of standing, frequent stooping and bending, and the ability to use tools. Supervisory experience and experience using MIMSY XG is a plus.
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Exhibition Designer
The Autry National Center is seeking a highly motivated and creative designer with strong typography, graphics, and communication skills to join the Exhibits Department. You will be an integral member of the department, working on a variety of projects, from print pieces, to environmental signage, to 3-dimensional graphics and environments.
Position Summary: The Designer works closely with and supports the Exhibition Design Department to develop, manage, and maintain the immediate and sustained value of the visitor experience. He/She will help to develop design strategies that support the needs of individual projects and the museum.
Essential functions include: preparing models and graphics for presentations and production; developing and coordinating production, delivery, and installation of artwork; and providing support for the conceptualization, development, and implementation of exhibitions and graphics. The ability to interact with a variety of departments, work within budget, and maintain design criteria that meets the clients needs is necessary. Some extended work hours as needed.Qualifications: A BA in design, studio arts, or museum studies is required as well as 1-3 years of design experience. Must be fluent in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign. Experience with Vectorworks, and/or Sketch-Up is helpful as is practice in model building and sketching for design development. An understanding of environmental signage or ADA and Universal design guidelines and knowledge of interior design or furniture design is a big plus.
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Part Time Custodian
The Autry seeks to hire part time custodians to clean the interior and exterior of our Griffith Park campus. Custodians will also assist with event set up and take down. This position requires lifting and the ability to stand for long periods . The position also requires the ability to communicate in English. Flexible work hours of 20 -29 hours per week. Punctuality is essential.
Application Information:
Please mail or e-mail your résumé and letter of interest to:
Valerie Nelson
Human Resources
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
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The Autry National Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.