Museum Technology Specialist

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

California Science Center is seeking collaborative, technically skilled visionaries to join a foundational Phase III Exhibit Support Team in Los Angeles. The role emphasizes hands-on, tinkering-focused experiences powered by physical mechanisms, sensors, and digital layers.

We encourage teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration to realize a contemporary museum vision. We welcome applicants with a track record across exhibit development scopes and, ideally, museum or theme park experience.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of success in one or more exhibit development scopes.
• Experience in museum, theme park, or experience design preferred.

Education

Advanced degree in subject matter

Job description

Summary

At the California Science Center, we believe science is best understood through doing. Our exhibits are powered by physical mechanisms, sensory input, and cutting-edge digital layers. Visitors will tinker, push, play, code, observe, and question—through hands‑on experiences rooted in curiosity and discovery. To bring this to life, we’re assembling a foundational Phase III Exhibit Support Team through a cluster hire. We’re seeking collaborative, technically skilled visionaries across key exhibit development scopes. This is your chance to join a historic institution with a contemporary vision.

Qualifications

As a teaching institution, we believe in learning by doing. A good candidate will have a proven track record of success in one or more of the above scopes with a series of projects that showcase their contributions. A great candidate will have experience in the museum, theme park, or experience design sector and may have an advanced degree in their specific subject matter. Cultural fit is important to us; we are a diverse institution, and we encourage all qualified applicants that are inspired by our vision and contributing to the cultural fabric of Los Angeles to apply. These positions will require weekends, and occasional evening, or holiday work.

https://californiasciencecenter.org/employment-opportunities/exhibits/museum-technology-specialist

Apply Individually or As a Team

We welcome individual applicants, as well as teams who have worked together in the past. If you and a colleague have complementary skill sets, we’re excited to consider you both as a team. Collaboration and creativity are at the heart of our vision.