Exhibit Technician [Providence Children’s Museum]

Providence Children’s Museum is seeking an Exhibit Technician to be primarily responsible for repairing and maintaining the Museum’s exhibits and environments, and assisting with exhibit design and fabrication. Responsibilities include: completing exhibit maintenance work orders, including mechanical and electrical repair; conducting preventative maintenance on exhibit components; assisting with the fabrication of new components and environments; assisting with building upkeep, including gardening and special cleaning; maintaining service logs, and materials, safety and exhibit maintenance documentation; contributing to the upkeep of the Museum’s workshop and equipment. Minimum qualifications include: Technical school/trade school education in construction, cabinetmaking or related, or Bachelors level degree in industrial design, sculpture or related; Experience and skills with building materials, tools and methods (including in wood, metal and electronics); Flexible, organized and deadline conscious; An adept problem solver, self starter and team player; Safety and security conscious; Able to lift and carry 50+ pounds, climb ladders and maneuver in close spaces; Computer literate, including Microsoft Office, email and web. Part-time position (20 hours/week), available immediately. Send letter of interest and resume to: Exhibits@ChildrenMuseum.org. EOE. Full description at: http://childrenmuseum.org/jobExhibitTechnician.asp Posted on: 09/02/2015