exhibits + facilities technician
National Children’s Museum is a world-class institution that aims to spark children’s imaginations
and encourage them to dream. Steps off the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue, National
Children’s Museum celebrates the joy of childhood through science, technology, engineering, arts,
and math (STEAM) exhibits and programs. As Exhibits + Facilities Technician, you will help realize
this vision for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
As Exhibits + Facilities Technician, reporting to the Senior Manager of Exhibits + Facilities, you will
ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the Museum’s exhibits and facilities. Your work
will support the mission of the National Children’s Museum to inspire children to care about and
change the world–playing a critical role in sparking curiosity and igniting innovation for millions of
children in this next generation.
what you’ll do
Conduct ongoing maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the exhibits and facilities to
ensure proper and reliable performance;
Support exhibits, facilities, and custodial team members to ensure the building is well
maintained and kept in excellent condition;
Maintain documentation of facilities and exhibits operations and maintenance;
Support the work of building management, external vendors and service providers to
ensure the facility is maintained in excellent condition and systems are operating optimally;
Install and strike temporary exhibits, and assists in the prototyping and fabrication of
exhibits, props and furniture as required;
Maintain workshop and facility equipment to ensure satisfactory performance and reliability
and keeps work areas clean and organized at all times;
Support museum staff at all levels to ensure goals of each department are met;
Contribute to a collaborative and positive working environment.
what we believe are important experiences + traits for this role
Proven maintenance and fabrication experience, with a minimum of 2 years experience in
design, theater, art or building trades;
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and design electrical, mechanical and other complex exhibit
components;
Demonstrated fabrication skills in wood, plastics, laminate, metals and other materials;
Proficiency in the operation and maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment including
common power tools;
Proficient in the use of Google suite applications for email communication, documentation,
and database management;
Must be detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
tasks concurrently;
Passion for the mission and values of National Children’s Museum.
physical demands + working environment
Able to stand, walk, and crouch for extended periods;
Able to lift 40-60 lbs regularly;
Occasional work outdoors;
Able to work in a fast-paced, highly sensory, stimulating work environment due to constant
noise and interaction with other staff and visitors, which includes children;
Punctuality and attendance required;
Availability on Saturdays, occasional evenings, and occasional holidays.
The responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or logical to the position..
hours + location
Part-time position located at the National Children’s Museum at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW.
salary + benefits
$25-$30/hr, commensurate with experience and skill set.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Exhibits + Facilities Technician.
what we value
Our mission is to inspire children to care about and change the world. The Museum is an innovative institution that sparks curiosity and wonder and a space where all children feel valued. In order to
do this well, we need a team that reflects the dynamic and diverse communities that we serve and brings a variety of perspectives, abilities, and skills. We embrace that this work is critical to our mission and never finished. The more inclusive we are, the stronger our Museum.
The National Children’s Museum is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and prospective employees without discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, personal appearance, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, marital status or any other category protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment at NCM, including, but not limited to recruitment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training and development, access to facilities, discipline, separation of employment and other terms and conditions of employment.