Exhibits Technician

Description

Position Title: Exhibits Technician
Department: Exhibits
Classification: Hourly, $21.15/hour
Status: Full Time

Role

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Thinkery is where Austin’s children and their families come to enjoy play-based, inquiry-rich, hands-on learning experiences. We believe that innovative, play-based, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) learning experiences are a powerful way for children to develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and curiosity about the world around them. Our exhibits and programs encourage children—alongside their caregivers—to solve creative challenges, explore a variety of materials, and to develop new ways to complete unfamiliar projects.

Through these activities, children gain the tools and confidence to develop and grow into enthusiastic, creative, lifelong STEAM learners and thinkers.

The Exhibit Technician is responsible for ensuring the exhibits and facilities are representative of the show quality standards adopted by Thinkery by providing preventative maintenance and timely repair of exhibits and activities. The Exhibit Technician collaborates with the exhibits team to refurbish and build exhibits and activities. This employee supports the maintenance efforts of the fabrication workshop, tools, and supplies.

• Leads daily exhibits inspections to assess safety, functionality, and cleanliness. Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and repair of exhibits and galleries. Adheres to and refines exhibit maintenance checklists and systems.
• Responsible for maintaining workshop and warehouse for cleanliness, organization, and safety. Adhere to and refine schedule for preventative maintenance of Thinkery workshop, warehouse, equipment, and vehicles.
• Purchases necessary equipment, materials, and props in compliance with Thinkery policies. Assist in creating annual budget and ongoing supervision of exhibits and workshop related expenses.
• Takes primary responsibility in fulfilling staff requests to make accommodations for galleries, facility spaces, and exhibits for special events or programs.
• Coordinates transportation of materials and equipment for special programs and donations as needed.
• Assists with daily checks of facilities to assess and conduct repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Assists with technical design, engineering, fabrication and refurbishment of galleries, exhibitions, and individual exhibits as guided by the Vice President of Exhibits & Facilities and/or the Exhibits Manager.
• Attends all necessary meetings both departmentally and organizationally when applicable.

• Schedule and availability reflect that the organization is a 7-day-a-week operation. Periodic duties outside of regular work week schedule during seasonal high-volume times.
• Actively practice Thinkery’s health and safety protocols. Thinkery requires new staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at the time of their on-boarding with exemptions available for medical need.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet expected commitments.
• Values Differences
  :
  Recognizing the value that different perspectives, backgrounds and cultures bring to an organization and Thinkery’s work.
• Creates Connection: Building engagement and belonging in relationships across teams and with guests promoting a welcoming environment for all.
• Instills Trust
  :
  Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Reports to:
  
  Senior Exhibits Manager

• Fabrication, construction, and maintenance experience.
• Fabrication skills including cabinetry/woodworking,…