Exhibit Technician

Overview

Who We Are
Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) is committed to providing STEM for all, with unique approaches to STEM education and workforce development that inspire future STEM professionals and the next generation of an increasingly STEM-engaged world.

As Cleveland continues to rise, with plans to further increase public access, business, housing, education, and tourism on the lakefront, GLSC will be a central voice. The organization’s strategic plan drives a comprehensive campaign to revitalize education programs, enhance the guest experience with major new exhibition galleries and strong staffing, and build the endowment to ensure a strong future. GLSC’s annual operating budget averages more than $7 million, including 40% contributed revenue and more than 60% earned revenue from summer camps, the café, store, parking garage, and the Cleveland Clinic Dome Theater—the world’s first giant dome cinema laser system.

GLSC is home to the NASA Glenn Visitor Center and the 9th grade of Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s award-winning MC2 STEM High School.

For four years in a row ), GLSC has been voted a top ten science museum in the USA Today 10

Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. Our organization has launched innovative strategic initiatives, including the Manufacturing Day program and the Robotics Initiative with Cleveland Metropolitan School District. In February 2024, the Cleveland Creates Gallery opened to the public, and in April 2024 GLSC hosted nearly 40,000 guests to the Total Eclipse Fest with NASA Glenn Research Center and The Cleveland Orchestra.

Summary

The Exhibit Technician provides technical and general support in the maintenance, fabrication, and design of GLSC exhibits. Responsibilities include repair, installation, and de-installation of exhibits, and schedules vary to accommodate operating hours. The Exhibit Technician collaborates across the organization and may assist with special events. Technicians may cross-train with other Exhibit Technicians. Exhibit Technician roles are structured to provide a clear career and promotion path to advance with additional skills and responsibilities.

Expected Hours of Work
: FT 40/week, weekends required

Exhibit Technician I

Salary
: $40,000 – $46,000
Hourly
: $19.23-$22.12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrates basic to intermediate troubleshooting abilities. Possesses intermediate proficiency in one to three core skill sets. An expert-level skill may substitute for two intermediate skill sets.

Exhibit Tech Level 1

• 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 regarding 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
• Assist in the organization of parts, supplies, and tools
• Assist with research for special and permanent exhibitions
• Ordering parts
• Prepare condition reports as needed
• Occasional errands, including picking up supplies and delivery tasks
• Keep an orderly and safe work area
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to improve exhibits or in the creation of new gallery exhibits
• Assist in other areas of the exhibits program as assigned by the VP of Exhibits or the President of GLSC

Exhibit Technician II

Salary
: $45,000–$52,000
Hourly
: $21.64-$25.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs all duties of Level 1 Technician and demonstrates growth through independent design work, mentorship of others, and advanced application of at least three core skill sets.

Additional Responsibilities

• Regularly designs and redesigns exhibit components.
• Trains new Exhibit Technicians on exhibit startup, shutdown, and maintenance procedures.

Skills and Experience

A Level 2 Technician has demonstrated:

• The ability to repair exhibit components requiring…