Exhibit Technician | Austin, Texas

Bullock Texas State History Museum State Preservation Board (SPB)

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
• Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week;
  Monday-Friday 8am-5pm;
  Must be willing and able to work evening, nights, and weekends as needed
• Hiring Rate: $4,600.00 - $4,800.00 / monthly
• Salary Group: B-17
• Posting Date: July 20, 2026 - Until Filled

The Bullock Texas State History Museum immerses visitors in Texas history and culture through a variety of exhibitions, films, and events serving over 500,000 visitors a year on‑site and on‑line. A dynamic educational institution accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Bullock Museum is a division of the Texas State Preservation Board (TSPB). For additional information about TSPB and the Bullock Museum please see:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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As a member of the Interpretation Department, the Exhibit Technician reports to the Exhibit Production Supervisor and works with an experienced and dedicated interdisciplinary team under the auspices of the Head of Exhibition Production. With moderate supervision, Exhibit Techs work both independently and cooperatively to achieve aesthetic and educational goals for the Museum’s diverse audiences. Meeting assigned deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, the Exhibit Tech is responsible for artifact mount making, varied exhibit fabrication, installation, de‑installation, and general daily maintenance of Museum exhibits and their related structures, furniture, A/V, and fixtures.

Exhibit Techs are also responsible for the proper museum‐quality care, preservation, and security of artifacts during all mount‑making, transporting to and from the dock or galleries, and their installation and de‑installation. This position requires a great deal of physical activity in performance of duties including excellent eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity, repetitive movements of reaching, climbing, kneeling, stretching, stooping, squatting and bending.

Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be physically capable of climbing ladders, using a lift, and manually lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. Exhibit Techs may be assigned projects according to specialty, including but not limited to lighting, carpentry, woodworking, media/audio‑visual maintenance, artifact mount‑making, or other functions per department needs. Use of sound judgment and a professional, respectful, and service‑oriented focus when interacting with employees, visitors, and the public is required.

References will be required to verify experience. Must be able to pass a thorough criminal background check.
* Work hours are based on the Agency’s 365 day‑per‑year schedule and include rotating weekend coverage, evenings and holidays, including on short notice.

For purposes of this agency’s job descriptions, "essential job duties" are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Works independently and collaboratively to maintain and repair all existing and incoming exhibit components and structures, including exhibit cases, walls, case furniture, audio visual (A/V) media units, exhibit gallery theaters, gallery lighting, and other related elements for over 44,000 square feet of long‑term and short‑term exhibitions.
• Conducts daily visual inspections of exhibits to identify needed repairs and general maintenance requirements. Reviews and implements repair plan with supervisor.

• Reads and understands fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Assists with construction of various Museum exhibit structures using basic cabinetmaking skills.
• Performs a wide range of specialized manual craftwork and physical labor including but not limited to carpentry, cabinetmaking, painting, and other skilled creative craftwork, safely using power and hand tools.
• Works conceptually, physically and skillfully within designated timelines to…