Exhibit Technician

Natural History Museum - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

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About the position

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Exhibition Technician for our Exhibitions Department. The Exhibition Technician works closely with the Production Manager, Exhibitions and is responsible for participating in exhibition projects related to fabrication, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions at the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits and Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities

• Works on the installation, de-installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits.
• Works on the fabrication and construction of exhibit components and accessory materials.
• Works on crating, packing, and storage of exhibit related materials.
• Performs cleaning, maintenance, and repair of exhibits.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping storage and work spaces clean, and ordering of materials.
• Participates in collaborative development of exhibition parts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in art, science, or media field from an accredited college, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related work experience, preferably in a museum environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be comfortable operating and maintaining hand tools and power tools including: hammer, screw driver, ratcheting wrench, chisel, utility knife, pry bar, drill gun, chop saw, hand router, band saw, drill press, belt sander, and table saw.
• Functional math skills to perform precise measuring and calculate estimated materials needed for fabrication projects.
• Physical strength, stamina, and ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be detail oriented, have good hand-eye coordination for performing precise tasks and good eyesight for noticing detail.
• Functional computer skills for using Microsoft Office, G Suite (reading and responding to emails, using group calendars, using shared drives to access files, creating spreadsheets). Must be able to open, print, and read files sent in formats such as Adobe InDesign and Google SketchUp.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment.

Benefits

• Hourly range for this position is $26.78 based on experience plus excellent benefits.