Exhibit Technician

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Williamsburg, VA

4d•$50,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Exhibit Technician is responsible for installing, fabricating, and maintaining museum exhibits and galleries at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. The position may work at both the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Jamestown Settlement, with the primary work location at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The role involves constructing exhibit platforms, risers, display cases, and other exhibit components; performing carpentry, painting, and gallery touch-ups; installing exhibit signage and graphics; and maintaining exhibit lighting and displays. The technician also assists with gallery updates, moves exhibit furnishings, and helps keep workshop and storage areas clean and safe. The work uses hand and power tools, requires following construction plans and specifications, and includes collaborating with museum staff to maintain high-quality exhibits.

Requirements

Knowledge of carpentry and construction techniques.
Some knowledge of historic woodworking and metalworking.
Demonstrated skill in rough and finish carpentry and woodworking.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to read and reproduce plans.
Ability to plan maintenance schedules and maintain existing structures safely and in working order.
Ability to read specifications and follow plans.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a creative environment with other builders.

Responsibilities

Install, fabricate, and maintain museum exhibits and galleries.
Construct exhibit platforms, risers, display cases, and other exhibit components.
Perform carpentry, painting, and gallery touch-ups.
Install exhibit signage and graphics.
Maintain exhibit lighting and displays.
Assist with gallery updates and move exhibit furnishings.
Maintain clean and safe workshop and storage areas.
Follow construction plans and specifications.
Collaborate with museum staff to maintain high-quality exhibits.
Plan maintenance schedules and help keep existing structures safe and functioning.