What are the responsibilities and job description for the MIT Museum Studio Assistant position at MIT?
Posting Description
MIT MUSEUM STUDIO ASSISTANT, Museum, to oversee the Studio facility including the gallery, teaching, and work spaces and provides project technical assistance to students working in the Studio in art/ science projects, project design and fabrication, and exhibition design and installation; and run and maintain the Studio teaching space, shop, and gallery, including installation and de-installation of exhibits (climbing ladders, running cables, hanging lighting, basic construction with hand and shop tools), and working with service vendors and MIT facilities, as required.
Find a full job description here: https://mitmuseum.mit.edu/connection/careers
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum five years of experience with studio, shop and/or museum technical abilities including physical construction, gallery installation, lighting, installation of audio and visual media, portfolio requested or web; experience in art, design, and/or engineering project practices using standard fabrication; comfortable operating hand and bench tools and becoming certified to train others to use these tools safely; previous instruction experience; ability to communicate effectively and to support student technical learning and execution to realize projects in Studio; comfortable working independently and executing projects to a high level of finish with minimal oversight; and ability to research materials, techniques, and suppliers. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; experience with electronic prototyping (e.g., circuits, microprocessors, programmable LEDs, motor control), with demonstrated ability and interest to develop further skills on the job; familiarity with Microsoft suite and/or Google Workspace, Adobe Suite, especially Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign or Illustrator; facility with 3D modeling software (software agnostic); familiarity working with a variety of methods and tools frequently used in rapid prototyping-(laser cutter, CNC, 3D printing; acrylic, abs, wood, aluminum, foam board, fabric, various adhesives). Job #24618-6
This position is hired on a term basis to coincide with the school calendar (through August 31, 2025) with the possibility of extension.
