Exhibit Technician-FT/PT positions weekend availability required

Job Title: Exhibit Technicians – FT/PT including weekends

Revised: 7/31/025

Department: Exhibits (64)

Reports to: VP of Education and Exhibits

Direct reports: N/A

Position Type: 

Full Time X

Part Time X

Seasonal

Exempt 

Nonexempt X

Expected Hours of Work: FT 40/week, weekends required, PT: 12-20 hrs per week weekends   required

Company Description:

At Great Lakes Science Center, we make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) come alive to for guests of all ages. We believe in the value of using real scientific challenges through opportunities to invent, design, tinker and create to encourage curiosity and experimentation. The Science Center remains committed to developing informal science education programs that inspire young minds, improve STEM literacy and cultivate the creative, critical thinkers who will shape the future of Northeast Ohio.

Great Lakes Science Center embraces and encourages the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique. We consider diversity and inclusion essential for institutional excellence and fulfillment of our vision - a community where all people value STEM to inform decision making and enrich lives.  We believe our strength lies in the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, ingenuity, self-expression, and unique capabilities.  Our employees, volunteers, guests, and partners bring and invest these strengths in their daily experiences at the Great Lakes Science Center.  We champion an unending commitment to diversity of participation, thought, and action.  It is our aim, therefore, that our board, staff, and key stakeholders embrace these principles.

Summary:

The Exhibit Technician provides technical and general support in the maintenance, fabrication and design of Science Center exhibits. This person is responsible for installation, de-installation of exhibits.  Exhibit technician schedules vary to accommodate operating hours. We are currently hiring a full-time technician for a Sunday – Thursday schedule and part time exhibits technician whose hours will vary and will include a weekend day. The Exhibit Technician collaborates across the organization and may need to assist with special events. The exhibits technician may cross-train with other exhibit technicians. Duties include:

• Daily start-up and shutdown of individual exhibits and exhibit areas

• Troubleshoot and remedy exhibit mechanical, electrical and computer problems

• Perform preventive maintenance of exhibits, and provide feedback about the maintenance schedule

• General cleaning and upkeep of permanent exhibits

• Installation and de-installation of temporary special exhibitions

• Assist in the installation of overhead and specialty exhibit lighting

• Installation of new permanent exhibitions

• Woodworking, milling, soldering, machining, welding, painting, and/or finishing existing/new exhibit elements in the workshop 

• Assisting in the organization of parts supplies and tools

• Assist with the research for special and permanent exhibitions

• Ordering parts

• Design and redesign of exhibit components

• Prepare condition reports as needed

• Occasional errands, including pick up of supplies and delivery tasks

• Keep an orderly and safe work area

• Assist in other areas of the exhibits program as assigned by the VP of Exhibits, or President of the Science Center.

Additional Information:

Rate: FT: 40k-50k per year, PT:  $19-24 per hour

Great Lakes Science Center is proud to provide staff members with a benefits program that offers choices designed to meet their individual needs and lifestyles. Eligible staff members can participate in the following benefits programs: 

• Free Parking 

• Medical (FT only)

• Dental 

• Vision 

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays 

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan 

• ASTC Membership 

• Northeastern Ohio Intermuseum Council (NEOIMC) Membership 

• And more! 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

It is the policy of GLSC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) free from illegal discrimination, harassment and retaliation to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, age, source of income, familial status, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. GLSC complies with applicable state, federal and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Signatures:

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. Most of your work will be indoors. This job may require some work in cramped spaces or awkward positions while placing equipment. This job also requires the use of special tools and machines, as needed. Use of special tools and machines, specifically in the workshop, requires written approval as well as any necessary certifications for safety/operation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend and kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to lift any items needed for special events, up to 40 pounds; and be able to push or pull minimum of 175 pounds. 

Education and  Work Experience Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent relevant work experience 

• Training and experience working with Bench Tools

• Prior experience working in one or more of the following areas: Electronics, Machining, Woodworking, programming. 

• Prior Fork Lift and Scissors Lift certification preferred 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (K/S/A):

• Mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Working knowledge of computers.

• Innovative thinking and team problem solving skills. 

• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

• Efficient time management and ability to work under deadlines.

• Attention to detail.

• Interest in encouraging STEM curiosity through interactive exhibits.