Exhibit Technician

Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park and La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park operate under the collective vision to inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds. The museums hold one of the world’s most extensive and valuable collections of natural and cultural history—more than 35 million objects—used for groundbreaking scientific and historical research, and community engagement. From NHM’s opening in 1913 as the very first museum in Los Angeles, the organization has entered an exciting new era of transformation with building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach and impactful audience engagement. NHMLAC’s values—adventurous, inclusive, authentic, and intentional—guide our work and visitor experience, committing us to foster a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace environment where innovation and collaboration thrive and every team member can contribute their unique perspectives to advance our mission. NHMLAC seeks candidates who are aligned with our values and priorities, and are passionate about connecting science with the vibrant and diverse communities we serve throughout Los Angeles. The NHMLAC is seeking a Casual Part-Time Exhibition Technician for our Exhibition department. The Exhibition Technician is responsible for Participating in exhibition projects related to fabrication, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees