Historic Exhibits Builder & Maintainer

DHRM; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation seeks an Exhibits Technician to construct and maintain outdoor period-style structures at living-history sites. You will build houses, fences, workshops using traditional methods and read detailed plans developed from curatorial guidance.

Ideal candidates have experience in thatching, wattle and daub, timber-frame building, maintain exhibits, ensure safety and keep a well-stocked shop, with strong planning, scheduling, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience with historic building techniques and materials.
• Ability to read plans and develop maintenance schedules.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct outdoor replica structures using traditional methods and materials.
• Read and interpret detailed plans from curatorial guidance for construction.
• Maintain outdoor exhibits, ensuring safety and orderly maintenance.

Skills

Historic woodworking

Thatching

Reading plans

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Historical research

Job description

The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation seeks an Exhibits Technician to construct and maintain outdoor period-style structures at living-history sites. You will build houses, fences, workshops using traditional methods and read detailed plans developed from curatorial guidance.

Ideal candidates have experience in thatching, wattle and daub, timber-frame building, maintain exhibits, ensure safety and keep a well-stocked shop, with strong planning, scheduling, and teamwork.