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Form of workHISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.
If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. Our professionals inspire generations to find wonder and meaning in our past and to engage in creating a better Colorado. The History Colorado Center is a location convenient to downtown shopping, restaurants, and cultural facilities in the Golden Triangle district. In addition to a great location, we offer fantastic benefits including:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
10 paid holidays per year plus 12 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick leave a month
BenefitHub state employee discount program
CafeWell employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.
History Colorado creates impactful, acclaimed, and award-winning exhibitions at our museums across the state, inviting visitors to explore what makes Colorado Colorado. We are committed to developing exhibitions that investigate compelling ideas, push creative boundaries, and offer memorable opportunities for all visitors to access and engage with our shared history. The Designer & Fabricator is a valuable member of the Design & Production team, assisting in the production of History Colorado's exhibition program across the statewide History Colorado system and works closely with colleagues throughout the organization to ensure that our exhibitions are successful across a variety of measures.
Duties
Participate in History Colorado's Design & Production team as we continue to produce exhibitions that make our shared history as Coloradans accessible to all
Assist with the design, production, and installation of eight exhibitions per year on average, ranging from mezzanine installations to large gallery exhibitions
Support exhibition design and production at History Colorado's community museums around the state in coordination with local museum staff members
Create exhibition design concepts from the initial concept through completion, installation and maintenance
Design and fabricate exhibit vignettes, artifact armatures, artifact casework, interior structure and interactives
Conceptualize, articulate, and illustrate design concepts through renderings in response to collaboration with developers and curators as necessary
Design exhibits to maximize in-house production and assess what needs to be contracted out of house
Help maintain a large production shop, oversee tool maintenance, and assist in planning for future expansion and modernization
Contribute to a dynamic production team
Support other departments within History Colorado for requested production needs
Identify, develop and communicate cost savings measures for production work
Create technical drawings for out of house production
Preferred Qualifications
More than 2 years of demonstrated success in design and production work.
Minimum 2 years experience working in SolidWorks- 3D modeling.
Minimum 2 years of woodworking experience using a table saw, panel saw, router, planer, jointer, sanders, etc.
Strong background in design with an emphasis on human factors.
Knowledge and excellence in designing for CNC production
Knowledge and excellence in construction techniques with a wide range of materials
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for working directly with colleagues, volunteers, members, community groups, outside stakeholders, vendors, and contractors
An enthusiasm to explore ideas, take risks, amplify diverse voices, and help others discover what makes Colorado, Colorado.
Preferred Bachelor's degree in industrial design, exhibition design, product design, set design, or furniture design
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but may be used to supplement information to the application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.
A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the Human Resources Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Abbas Montoya (303) 866-2136 or email Abbas.Montoya@state.co.us.
Employment Type: Full Time
