Technician - Exhibits

About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new every time they visit. Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands-on adventures that are centered around all things STEM.

Born from a spirit of gratitude, we are proud to be a community-centered organization where science, nature, and the arts come alive. Each year, thousands of guests walk through our doors to explore, play, and grow-and it takes a passionate, creative team to make that magic happen.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a place where ideas are welcomed, teamwork matters, and every day brings something different, we'd love to meet you.

Wage
: $15-17/hour

Shift
:
Full time. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm. May include Saturday and evening shifts.

Benefits
:
Free Membership for you and immediate family; medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurances; paid time off & holidays; 401(k);
Employee Assistance Program;
Financial Assistance Program;
Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!

Summary
:
Do you enjoy problem solving in a fun, family oriented work place? This position involves maintaining and developing the exhibits around which our awesome guest experience is centered. You will learn something new every day. Join our team!

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and development of exhibit components and other projects as assigned.
• Create and execute maintenance schedules and programs for exhibits and exhibitions.
• Organize and execute to completion multiple simultaneous projects, with minimal oversight by prioritizing work and handling interruptions effectively.
• Coordinate physical set-up requirements and service needs.
• Read, execute, and create shop drawings and support material.
• Assist with the unloading, unpacking, installation, dismantling of exhibitions.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Exemplify Thanksgiving Point’s Mission, Values, and Policies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to create and adhere to schedules and meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of, and proven ability to execute maintenance, repair, and fabrication of custom items of varying construction.
• Skilled in use of shop and hand tools.
• Ability to work independently as a critical team member.
• Work well with people and possess good communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Pass a background check.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Position Technician - Exhibits

Shift Days

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Category Maintenance

Location Thanksgiving Point

Number of Openings 1

Number Filled 0

This position is currently accepting applications.