Exhibit Manager - Quality Assurance

Thanksgiving Point Institute Inc.; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership for you and immediate/

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Assistance Program

Venue discounts

Job summary

Thanksgiving Point is seeking an Exhibits Quality Assurance Manager at Curiosity Farms to lead hands-on fabrication, maintenance, and repair of interactive exhibits and environments enjoyed by thousands of guests each year. This role blends craft, troubleshooting, and creative problem-solving while managing a wide variety of projects across galleries, gardens, and farms.

You will supervise daily operations, develop preventative maintenance programs, mentor teammates, and partner with multiple

Qualifications

• Experience with fabrication, construction, maintenance, repair, or related technical trades.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable working on a variety of projects that may require creativity, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills.
• Attend and participate in meetings, training opportunities and on-the-job skill development.
• Maintain exhibit function and appearance, and identify opportunities to improve performance, durability, and the guest experience.
• Operate shop equipment and hand tools safely and effectively to repair and fabricate custom exhibit elements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Be accountable, proactive and responsible for your own tasks including daily tasks, planned projects, and requested maintenance.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Treat guests and team members with respect and professionalism.
• Have a positive impact on the team by supporting, mentoring, training, and encouraging others.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to find best possible solutions.
• Be willing to work outside your regular schedule and duties when needed.
• Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's Mission, Values, and Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fabrication

Construction

Maintenance

Repair

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment

Technical drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Adaptability

Job description

About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new every time they visit. Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands-on adventures that are centered around all things STEM.

Born from a spirit of gratitude, we are proud to be a community-centered organization where science, nature, and the arts come alive. Each year, thousands of guests walk through our doors to explore, play, and grow-and it takes a passionate, creative team to make that magic happen.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a place where ideas are welcomed, teamwork matters, and every day brings something different, we'd love to meet you.

Venue Exhibits Quality Assurance Manager Job Description

Wage: DOE

Shift: Full time. Mon-Fri. Some Saturdays and evenings.

Benefits: Free Thanksgiving Point Membership for you and immediate family; medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurances; paid time off & holidays; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Financial Assistance Program; Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!

Create the experiences that inspire curiosity.

At Thanksgiving Point, exhibits are at the heart of every guest experience. As an Exhibits Quality Assurance Manager at Curiosity Farms, you'll help bring those experiences to life by building, maintaining, repairing, and improving interactive exhibits and environments enjoyed by thousands of guests each year. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys fabrication, troubleshooting, construction, and creative problem-solving while working on a wide variety of projects.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and strategic decision-making skills.
• Attend and participate in meetings, training opportunities and on-the-job skill development.
• Maintain exhibit function and appearance, and identify opportunities to improve performance, durability, and the guest experience.
• Operate shop equipment and hand tools safely and effectively to repair and fabricate custom exhibit elements.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Be accountable, proactive and responsible for your own tasks including daily tasks, planned projects, and requested maintenance.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Treat guests and team members with respect and professionalism.
• Have a positive impact on the team by supporting, mentoring, training, and encouraging others.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to find best possible solutions.
• Be willing to work outside your regular schedule and duties when needed.
• Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's Mission, Values, and Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with fabrication, construction, maintenance, repair, or related technical trades.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Comfortable working on a variety of projects that may require creativity, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 18?years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in exhibit?maintenance, theatrical production, museum operations, or a related field.
• Familiarity with woodworking, metalworking, painting, electronics, or interactive exhibit systems.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Every day brings a new challenge and a new project.
• Build and maintain experiences that impact thousands of guests.
• Work in a creative environment where craftsmanship and innovation are valued.
• Gain experience across a wide range of fabrication, maintenance, and exhibit development projects.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating transformative family learning.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.

If you have questions about accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail].

We are an E-Verified Required Employer

Position Manager - Quality Assurance, Exhibits

Shift Days

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Category Maintenance

Location Thanksgiving Point

Number of Openings 1

Number Filled 0

This position is currently accepting applications.