Exhibit Technician, casual

Senator John Heinz History Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Wellness program

Shop discounts

Public transit nearby

Job summary

The Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Entry Exhibit Technician to support the development, installation and maintenance of exhibits. The role involves painting, carpentry, mounting objects, and collaborating with a team to keep spaces safe and engaging.

Responsibilities include fabrication, A/V support, drywall finishing, and hands-on work across a dynamic museum environment with varied hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in exhibit or theater production or construction is a plus.
• Proficient with electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings and blueprints.
• Understanding of advanced construction and structural techniques.
• Must be a team player and able to work independently.
• Physically demanding: lifting, bending, walking, climbing, standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, production, installation, maintenance and de-installation of exhibits.
• Fabricate exhibits including painting, construction, mounts and installing objects/graphics, hands-on interactives.
• Drywall spackling and finishing, painting, sanding, cleaning and maintenance of galleries.
• Assist with A/V equipment and maintain a clean, safe wood shop and fabrication area.
• Work hours based on exhibit schedule; evenings and weekends possible.

Skills

Read blueprints

Carpentry techniques

A/V equipment handling

Team player

Independent worker

Measurement tools

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electrical tools

Manual tools

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Senator John Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Position Type: Casual

Education Level: High School

Job Shift: Varied

About Senator John Heinz History Center

The Senator John Heinz History Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum and a first-day Pittsburgh attraction that presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive and engaging environment for visitors of all ages. The largest history museum in Pennsylvania, the AAM-accredited History Center attracts large and diverse audiences to its 370,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District that includes six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space along with spectacular spaces for special events.

The History Center’s family of museums includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum; the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park; and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village, a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Washington County, Pa. The History Center also leads a partnership of more than 125 regional historical societies, museums, and organizations dedicated to preserving local history – the History Center Affiliates Program.

A popular destination for families and visitors to our region, the History Center attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually and reaches millions through virtual programs and digital outreach. The History Center was recently recognized as America’s #1 History Museum by USA TODAY and “Pittsburgh’s Best Museum” by Pittsburgh Magazine.

About the Postion

The Heinz History Center is seeking several Exhibit Technicians to join our Exhibit team. The Exhibit Technician’s primary responsibility is to assist with the development, production, installation maintenance and de-installation of exhibits. The successful candidate will assist with the fabrication of exhibits including painting, construction, making mounts, installing objects and graphics, and creating hands‑on interactives. Other responsibilities include drywall spakling and finishing, painting, sanding, cleaning and maintenance of exhibit galleries, assistance with A/V equipment and maintaining a clean / safe wood shop and fabrication area.

This is a Casual position with hours based on the Exhibit Schedule. There is no guarantee of the number of hours per week, but Exhibit Techs are generally scheduled 8 to 29 hours per week, you may be asked to work some evening and weekends.

Why Work at the Heinz History Center?

• Be part of a museum recently named the #1 History Museum in America by USA Today and Best Museum in Pittsburgh by readers of Pittsburgh Magazine!
• Rewarding, mission‑driven work at a Smithsonian-affiliated museum that makes a substantial impact in the community.
• Dynamic workplace located in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District.
• Paid sick leave.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Café.
• Public transportation and parking options nearby.

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in exhibit or theater production or construction is a plus. Must be proficient is using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools. Ability to read technical documents, drawings and blue prints. Understanding of advanced construction and structure. Must have a strong understanding of carpenty techniques and methods of installation and construction. This job requires the ability to be a team player, as well as be able to function independently. Self‑motivation is important. This position is physically demanding requiring extensive lifting, bending, walkings, climbing and standing. A strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions is imperative.