Exhibition Technician
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 107 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHM at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Exhibition Technician for our Education, Exhibitions, and Programs department. The Exhibition Technician works closely with the Supervisor, Exhibits and Technical to collaborate and participate in exhibition projects related to fabrication, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Works on the installation, de-installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits.
- Prepares the fabrication and construction of exhibit components and accessory materials.
- Crate, package, and store exhibit-related materials.
- Participates in the collaborative development of exhibition parts.
- Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping storage and workspace clean, and ordering materials.
This position has the following 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, screwdriver, 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.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, a woman, a person with a disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment to working with a diverse community. This position has an hourly compensation rate of $25.00 per hour plus excellent benefits. This is a full-time regular, non-exempt position.
A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.