DOS - TRAVELING EXHIBITS COORDINATOR - 45000591

Requisition No: 872381 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - TRAVELING EXHIBITS COORDINATOR - 45000591

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000591 

Salary:  $35,535 

Posting Closing Date: 04/08/2026 

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Department of State

Museum Artisan (Traveling Exhibits Coordinator) 4500591

Division of Historical Resources

Bureau of Historical Museums

Museum of Florida History

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of full-time, paid relevant work experience in carpentry, construction, art, design or a closely related field OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• At least six months experience managing projects, including payment and tracking of invoices, and working with clients.
• At least six months experience with woodworking, cabinetry, carpentry, or another type of fabrication.
• Ability to lift, move, carry, and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Resume
• Valid driver’s license

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Art History, Museum Studies, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of design and construction of museum exhibits.

• Knowledge of art and/or artifact handling.
• Experience in museum exhibit preparation.
• Experience in graphic design and production.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the management, development, and promotion of the Museum of Florida History’s statewide Traveling Exhibits Program (TREX). This initiative provides low-cost prefabricated exhibits to institutions across Florida, promoting the state’s history and the Museum’s collections. Duties include:

• Oversees the Traveling Exhibits Program. This may include but is not limited to:
  • Scheduling deliveries and arranging transportation
  • Corresponding with potential clients
  • Arranging loan agreements and insurance
  • Preparing and monitoring budgets
  • Conducting maintenance and repairs of TREX exhibits
• Coordinates with supervisors, curators, designers and educators, in planning the design and construction of exhibits and interpretive material.
• Participates in exhibition planning teams updating and preparing new and existing TREX exhibits.
• Develops promotional and interpretative materials to highlight the TREX program and the Museum’s events.
• Assists with the planning and installation of Department of State exhibits as needed in the Design and Fabrication Section.
• Performs other work related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Ability to travel and work outdoors when required.
• Ability to work in difficult conditions (e.g. heat, cold, dust, noise)
• Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Adobe.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders to a height of 10’.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our inclusive workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.