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Museum Exhibitions Installer

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Mid level

Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt POSITION TITLE: Exhibitions Installer REPORTS TO: Curator and Direc…

Skills: Exhibition Installation, Fabrication, Wall Framing, Drywall Installation, Basic Electrical

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Museum Visitor Experience Coordinator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Mid level

Benefits: Employee discounts Training & development 401(k) Paid time off June 5, 2026 Job Description: Visitor Experience Coordinator EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time, Non-Exempt. Friday, Saturday and Sunday availability is …

Skills: Customer Service, Team Leadership, Tour Guiding, Retail Operations, Food Service

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Museum Visitor Experience Associate

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site

Entry level

Benefits: 401(k) Employee discounts Paid time off Training & development VISITOR EXPERIENCE ASSOCIATE FLSA status: Part-time, Non-exempt Hours: Wednesday 10:45AM-6PM and Thursday-Sunday 10:AM-6PM, as needed. Estimated 20…

Skills: Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Retail Operations, Gallery Monitoring, Ticketing

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Museum Exhibitions Installer

Mattress Factory

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • 401(k), Dental Insurance, Employee Discounts, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The installer assists artists with the production, fabrication, and installation of site-specific exhibitions. Responsibilities include preparing gallery spaces through carpentry and painting, as well as maintaining artworks and returning spaces to their original condition.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 2 years of experience in visual arts production and proficiency with hand and power tools. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and a valid driver's license are required.

Full job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
POSITION TITLE: Exhibitions Installer
REPORTS TO: Curator and Director of Exhibitions
SALARY AND BENEFITS: $40,000. Additional benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.
ANTICIPATED START: TBD August, 2026
WHO WE ARE: The Mattress Factory is a contemporary art museum on the Northside of Pittsburgh, founded in 1977. We feature site-specific installations created by artists in residence from around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Mattress Factory’s Exhibitions Department is seeking applications for an Exhibitions Installer. Under the review of the Director of Exhibitions, they work closely with exhibiting artists assisting with setup, fabrication and space preparation responsibilities related to the installation and de-installation of exhibitions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum 2-years of experience working with artists, exhibits, museums, or other visual arts production-related organizations.
· Experience framing walls and hanging drywall.
· Basic electrical and plumbing skills.
  • Must be comfortable safely working with a wide variety of hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
· Ability to manage time and organize tasks efficiently, and to be able to self-motivate and work autonomously.
· Commitment to superior workmanship and a safe, orderly work environment.
· Strong communication skills and thorough attention to detail.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships internally and externally, which includes demonstrating a courteous and professional demeanor and presence at all times.
  • While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; extended periods of walking and moderate physical activity required. Use hands to feel and manipulate tools and materials and reach with hands and arms. Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Assist artists with production, fabrication, and installation of exhibitions.
· Follow all safe workplace practices.
· Provide fabrication, assembly and carpentry support for exhibit components using a range of materials and tools.
· Prepare galleries and exhibition spaces, including, but not limited to, painting, wall framing, drywall installation, and general carpentry.
· Troubleshoot and repair technical, structural, or cosmetic problems as requested.
· Clean and return galleries to pre-installation condition.
· General maintenance and cleaning of temporary and permanent artworks.
· Make supply runs as needed.
· Other duties as assigned.
The Mattress Factory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff that is committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Mattress Factory does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship programs, and other Mattress Factory administered programs and activities. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.


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About Mattress Factory

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An artist-centered museum, international residency program and renowned producer and presenter of installation art.

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1977
LinkedIn followers
3,097

Mattress Factory is a museum and experimental lab for living artists. Located in Pittsburgh's historic Northside, just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, Mattress Factory hosts artists from around the world who live and work at the museum as they create site-specific installation art that transforms spaces in the Museum’s two historic row homes, converted mattress warehouse and surrounds. In addition to revolving installations created by artists in residence, the Museum also is home to permanent installations by Greer Lankton, James Turrell, Winifred Lutz, Yayoi Kusama and more.

Offices: Pittsburgh, US

artart museuminstallation artsite-specific installationsarts educationcontemporary artand artist residency
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About Mattress Factory

LinkedInVisit site

An artist-centered museum, international residency program and renowned producer and presenter of installation art.

Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1977
LinkedIn followers
3,097

Mattress Factory is a museum and experimental lab for living artists. Located in Pittsburgh's historic Northside, just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, Mattress Factory hosts artists from around the world who live and work at the museum as they create site-specific installation art that transforms spaces in the Museum’s two historic row homes, converted mattress warehouse and surrounds. In addition to revolving installations created by artists in residence, the Museum also is home to permanent installations by Greer Lankton, James Turrell, Winifred Lutz, Yayoi Kusama and more.

Offices: Pittsburgh, US

artart museuminstallation artsite-specific installationsarts educationcontemporary artand artist residency
View all jobs at Mattress Factory

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