Part-Time Exhibitions Technician - Hands-On Installations

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Conservatory membership

OPERS retirement system

Job summary

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, OH, seeks an Exhibitions Assistant to support daily operations across Blooms & Butterflies, Paul Busse Garden Railway, Pumpkins Aglow and Conservatory Aglow. The role involves installation, maintenance, and transport of exhibition pieces in a part-time, hourly capacity.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, 1 year hands-on installation experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for evenings, weekends and events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; some higher education or relevant vocational training is preferred.
• 1 year of experience performing installation, repair, or fabrication work, including maintenance with the use of power tools or performance of similar duties in a technical hands-on role. Prior experience in a cultural institution is desired.
• Valid Driver’s License with the ability to provide own transportation to and from work sites if needed.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and special events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the property for daily public visiting hours with a focus on maintaining high display standards.
• Conducts daily operations for the Blooms & Butterflies exhibition by maintaining the Metamorphosis Lab and insects on exhibit including USDA-required tallying, pinning, capturing, cleaning, releasing, and feeding.
• Conducts daily operations and quality control for the Paul Busse Garden Railway, including fixing engines and train cars, general maintenance of train tracks, keeping the control room stocked and tidy, starting and turning off trains at opening, at close, and during inclement weather.

Skills

Word

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, OH, seeks an Exhibitions Assistant to support daily operations across Blooms & Butterflies, Paul Busse Garden Railway, Pumpkins Aglow and Conservatory Aglow. The role involves installation, maintenance, and transport of exhibition pieces in a part-time, hourly capacity.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, 1 year hands-on installation experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for evenings, weekends and events.