Museum Exhibit Technician I

Adler Planetarium; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

403(b) with Adler match

Free museum admissions

Discounted onsite parking

Paid family bereavement leave & jury

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Exhibit Operations Specialist I on Chicago's Museum Campus. You will open/close exhibits, clean and maintain galleries, and support exhibit projects, with duties including maintenance, installation assistance, and guest-focused service.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on fabrication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently in a public-facing museum setting.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
• General fabrication and construction skills, including carpentry shop tools and standard hand tools.
• Experience with basic digital and electrical wiring and repairs, carpentry, and painting.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull loads of 50+ pounds.
• Comfort working at elevated heights and in tight or awkward spaces.
• Basic computer skills, including web searching and use of office software; strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Experience using radio communication systems.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to complete assignments accurately and on schedule.
• Reliable attendance and dependable job performance.
• Understanding that team success depends on daily participation and accountability.
• Willingness to receive constructive feedback and coaching.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as appropriate.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions that impact staff and guest experience, including taking action to shut down exhibit spaces or components when safety or operational concerns arise.
• Sound judgment in determining when issues require escalation or immediate response.

Responsabilidades

• Open and close museum exhibits and galleries, including powering on/off interactive components and lighting.
• Ensure all areas are clean, guest-ready, and maintained in safe, proper working order.
• Support Exhibits staff during sponsored evening events as assigned.
• Conduct daily inspections of exhibits, galleries, displays, and signage to assess cleanliness and wear.
• Identify cleaning or maintenance needs and perform minor upkeep tasks.
• Respond to radio calls and address issues or escalate to Exhibit Technicians as appropriate.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks including scrubbing surfaces and vacuuming.
• Monitor exhibit components for wear; perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs like replacing lights and batteries.
• Empty trash and transfer waste to dumpsters.
• Assist with material handling and loading/unloading trucks for exhibits.
• Participate in larger maintenance and project work monthly/biannually/annually, including repainting and updating signage.
• Present a positive, customer-facing experience with neat appearance and guest assistance.

Conhecimentos

Fabrication & construction

Carpentry tools

Painting

Electrical wiring

Lifting 50+ lbs

Radio communication

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher

Ferramentas

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Slack

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Exhibit Operations Specialist I on Chicago's Museum Campus. You will open/close exhibits, clean and maintain galleries, and support exhibit projects, with duties including maintenance, installation assistance, and guest-focused service.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on fabrication skills, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently in a public-facing museum setting.