CORPORATE PARTNERS

Richmond LGBTQ Chamber

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Museum Membership Benefits

Job summary

A community-focused museum is seeking a Facilities and Exhibits Technician to inspire growth in children through play. This role involves construction, repair, and maintenance of exhibits and buildings, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have experience in trades and a passion for community engagement. The position offers full-time benefits and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

Experience in light construction or other trade required.
Two years in a general labor role is required.
Valid unrestricted driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Construct, repair, and maintain exhibits and buildings.
Perform light electrical and plumbing maintenance.
Engage in landscaping and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Light Construction

Electrical and Plumbing Work

Job description

The Children’s Museum is searching for Facilities and Exhibits Technician to help us achieve our mission of inspiring growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. This is a full time position with benefits that reports to the Facilities and Exhibits Manager.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for construction, repair, and maintenance of exhibits and maintaining the buildings at our Downtown and Chesterfield locations. Responsibilities include light electrical and plumbing maintenance, repair and maintenance of museum exhibits, landscaping, cleaning, and other general labor support.

Competencies

Candidates should have a demonstrable passion for the mission and work of the Museum and a strong desire to make a difference in their community. Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. Candidates should have excellent problem solving abilities.

Skills and Abilities

Experience in light construction or other trade and two or more years in a general labor role is required. Experience with light electrical or plumbing work is highly desired. Experience in museum exhibits and/or creating theatrical sets is also highly desired.

Candidates should have a valid unrestricted driver’s license with clean driving record and the ability to pass a background check. This position requires extensive walking, standing, heavy lifting, and occasional use of tools. Occasional night or weekend hours may be required.

To Apply

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to jobs@cmorva.org. No phone calls, please.

About Us

The Children's Museum inspires growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. At both locations of the Children's Museum, we inspire growth by engaging families in the power of play, knowing that everyone can learn more—and learn better—when they play together.

Our employee benefits include a generous amount of paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, HSA with company match, and 401k with company match. And, of course, we offer membership benefits to the museum for your family or a family of your choice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Children’s Museum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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