Museum Exhibit Technician (Part-Time)

Port Discovery Children's Museum - one of the top children's museums in the United States and a leading cultural institution in Baltimore's Inner Harbor - is seeking a part-time Exhibit Technician who is passionate about hands-on learning environments and interactive exhibits.

At Port Discovery, we create experiences that ignite imagination, inspire learning, and nurture growth through play. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with their hands, and contributing to meaningful guest experiences.

Position Summary:

The Exhibit Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving the museum's exhibits and facilities. This role ensures that all guest-facing exhibit systems and interactives remain safe, functional, and engaging.

This position reports directly to the Director of Exhibits & Facilities and is classified as an Essential Services role, requiring on-site work during inclement weather.

Schedule:

This is part-time, up to 29 hours per week. The schedule is flexible, but Saturdays are required. Plus, occasional availability for special events, evenings, staff meetings, trainings and holidays are necessary.

Compensation:

The starting pay rate is $22.50 per hour.

Sampling of Responsibilities Include:

  • Support the Museum's mission by delivering high-quality, engaging, and accessible play experiences for all.
  • Perform routine maintenance and quick repairs (e.g., replacing bulbs, switches, hardware, restarting systems).
  • Address medium-term repairs, such as part replacement and system upgrades.
  • Complete intermediate repairs such as sourcing parts, painting, refinishing surfaces, or installing upgrades.
  • Collaborate on long-term team projects for exhibits and building systems that require solutions or upgrades.
  • Maintain regular records of routine maintenance and inspection in Asana (our interdepartmental project management software).
  • Identify and address repair issues, adhering to manuals or using flexible problem-solving for complex situations.
  • Respond to maintenance needs on the museum floor via radio communication.
  • Document maintenance tasks in Asana (familiarity beneficial but not mandatory).
  • Collaborate with the team to design and fabricate upgrades addressing persistent maintenance or safety concerns.
  • Work with the Director of Exhibits and Facilities and Facilities Manager to enhance exhibit and building maintenance.
  • Maintain a safe, organized workshop environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Associate degree, trade school certificate, or BA or BS in fields like art, engineering, design, fabrication, or equivalent experience.
  • 1–3 years of relevant hands-on professional experience.
  • Proficiency in basic carpentry, metalwork, painting, AV systems, electronics, and/or electro-mechanical repair required.
  • Familiarity in adjusting basic, existing software code, and 3D printing.
  • Familiarity with materials, their applications, and the tools required for repairs of exhibits or structures.
  • Understanding of raw materials, production processes, and their application in repair projects.
  • Ability to maintain and promptly repair exhibits using onsite tools and equipment.
  • Must be 18 years of age and able to pass a criminal background check.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience troubleshooting outdated AV configurations (from the 1990s onwards).
  • Experience with sculpting materials like foam, resins, and silicones is a bonus.

Benefits:

Port Discovery provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in the community and in the lives of children. Additional benefits include:

  • Convenient location next to a subway stop, or we offer free parking
  • Free admission to the Museum for family
  • Earned time off for sick leave
  • Retirement savings with Museum match after 6 months

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Must be able to meet physical demands of job to include frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling and lifting / moving objects up to 50 pounds. Use of hands to manipulate tools and materials and reach with hands and arms. Must not be afraid of heights, some work is required in elevated spaces and on lifts. Use of machine tools with the need to protect against exposure to dust, chemicals and solvents. Work is performed indoors, and the noise level is usually moderate to high. Must be comfortable working amongst small groups of children and caregivers.

If this role sounds like a great fit, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and join us in creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences through play.

To learn more about Port Discovery Children's Museum, visit https://www.portdiscovery.org/. Port Discovery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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