Exhibit Designer​/Coordinator

Exhibit Designer/Coordinator

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-530168

$6,345.00 - $7,881.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/16/2026

EXHIBIT DESIGNER/COORDINATOR – CAPITAL DISTRICT / CULTURAL RESOURCES / CALIFORNIA STATE CAPITOL MUSEUM

The reporting location for this position is Exhibits Shop in West Sacramento, California. This position will work under the general direction of the Museum Curator III.

The Exhibit Designer/Coordinator is responsible for design, production, installation, maintenance, and coordination of Capital District interpretive exhibits, especially at the California State Capitol Museum. Participates in planning and budgeting for exhibit development, and coordinates activities both internally and with outside vendors and stakeholders related to all aspects of exhibit development.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

This position is designated as not telework eligible.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• Office Settings:
  Performs work at a computer workstation, conducts meetings, prepares designs, reviews drawings, and completes administrative tasks in standard office environments. Work may involve extended periods of sitting, repetitive motions, and regular use of computers, printers, and office equipment.
• Workshop / Warehouse Environments:
  Works regularly in the Exhibits Shop in West Sacramento, which involves fabrication activities using power tools, machinery, and equipment such as table saws, drill presses, band saws, routers, latex plotters, and 3D printers. Requires standing for long periods, bending, and lifting or moving materials up to 25 pounds. Follows safety protocols related to shop equipment, dust, noise, and chemical use (paints, adhesives, solvents).
• Outdoor Conditions:
  May work at park units across the Capital District where installation or maintenance of interpretive exhibits occurs. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or uneven ground surfaces may be required. Some bending, carrying, or lifting of materials up to 25 pounds may occur.
• Historic Buildings:
  Works at the California State Capitol Museum, Leland Stanford Mansion SHP, and other historic structures. These environments may include restricted spaces, temperature-controlled rooms, low-light areas, and the need to follow strict handling guidelines to protect historic materials. May require navigation of stairs, confined work areas, extended standing, bending, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

• Exhibit Designer/Coordinator

EXHIBIT DESIGNER/COORDINATOR $6,345.00 - $7,881.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

West Sacramento, California;
Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

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