Exhibit Assistant

Are you hands-on and like to work on projects? Then check out the Exhibit Assistant openings at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)! OMSI now has five new openings for full-time temporary Exhibit Assistants scheduled to work through the end of May 2011. These positions are responsible for picking up and delivering materials and supplies, ensuring warehouse and exhibit shop cleanliness and maintenance, performing shipping and receiving of exhibit materials, and providing support for traveling and temporary exhibits setup seasonally. Position may operate and maintain forklifts and perform occasional and limited cabinet work and repair.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to install simple lighting, video and sound systems, ability to read blueprints and shop drawings and sketch or draw simple drawings of parts, ability to walk and stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects, be self-motivated with good problem-solving, judgment, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, have mechanical aptitude, and be able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a warehouse or production facility, valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record and be able to pass pre-employment and/or pre-duty checks, such as criminal background check, reference checks, requirements in the MVR Policy including passing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and Alcohol & Drug Test for non-CDL Drivers Policy, including pre-duty drug test. Passing the pre-duty internal safety training when operating forklifts, scissors lifts, and other exhibit moving and warehouse equipment requiring safety training may be required.

If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit www.omsi.edu/employment to apply! Applications are available to download on our website, as well as in the Employment Office to pick up. To submit your application materials, you have the option to fax, email, mail or drop off in person your completed application materials to:

OMSI Attention: Human Resources 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214

OR Fax: 503.239.7818 or Email: [email protected]

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Positions open until filled.