Title: Part time Museum Exhibit Technician

State Role Title: Media Specialist II

Hiring Range: $20.00/Hourly

Pay Band: 3

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Science Museum of Virginia, our Exhibit Department is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through innovative and interactive exhibits. Every day presents new challenges and opportunities to bring creativity to life, whether you’re laying vinyl graphics, working with advanced technologies, or contributing to the development of the next show-stopping exhibit. If you are a problem-solver with a passion for craftsmanship and technology, we would love to have you on our team.

As an Exhibit Technician, your passion for creating dynamic and engaging experiences will thrive. You will play an essential role in ensuring that our interactive exhibits and museum fixtures are always in top condition, ready to captivate and inspire our guests. In addition, you will be responsible for the daily activation and maintenance of our interactive exhibits, ensuring they deliver the best possible experience for visitors. Your skills in repair and fabrication will come into play as you construct custom fixtures, build traveling exhibits, and work around our full spectrum fabrication facility, which includes a full woodworking shop, industrial CNC, and metal fabrication capabilities.

You will collaborate with our Technology department to engage with cutting-edge software, hardware, electronics, and robotics. You will have the opportunity to troubleshoot and maintain emerging technologies that make our exhibits truly unique. Additionally, you will assist in the setup and breakdown of traveling exhibits, ensuring seamless transitions and consistently high-quality presentations for exhibits from around the world. Apply today to be part of a team that is redefining what it means to inspire and engage through the power of exhibits.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable candidate will have basic knowledge of Windows, Raspberry Pi, and other computer systems, including startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures, to effectively support the technology integrated into many of the Museum’s exhibits. Knowledge of repair techniques and proficiency in the use of power and hand tools is essential. A solid understanding of construction materials, such as wood, plastics, metals, and paint, as well as related fabrication methods, is also essential. Ability to be professional, responsible, and possess a strong work ethic of diligence. This role requires physical activity and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Candidates must also be available to work on a rotating weekend schedule, with occasional evening and holiday shifts as needed.

Additional Considerations

Experience in technology, fabrication, SketchUp, and a museum exhibits environment is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to “Your Application” in your Page Up account to check the status for this position. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. Science Museum HR will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact Museum Human Resources at 804-864-1477.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.
EEO/AA

Notice: Science Museum HR will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: MJ Benson

Phone: 804.864.1412

Email: mbenson@smv.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.