Exhibition Technician 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI community are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking an Exhibition Technician for our Exhibitions Department.  The Exhibition Technician works closely with the Supervisor of Exhibitions and Technical at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Works on the installation, de-installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits.

• Works on the fabrication and construction of exhibit components and accessory materials.

• Works on crating, packing, and storage of exhibit related materials.

• Performs cleaning, maintenance, and repair of exhibits.

• Assists in maintaining equipment and supplies, keeping storage and work spaces clean, and ordering of materials.

• Participates in collaborative development of exhibition parts.

This position has the following requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in art, science, or media field from an accredited college, or equivalent work experience.

• 2 years of related work experience, preferably in a museum environment.  

• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Must be comfortable operating and maintaining hand tools and power tools including:  hammer, screw driver, ratcheting wrench, chisel, utility knife, pry bar, drill gun, chop saw, hand router, band saw, drill press, belt sander, and table saw. 

• Functional math skills to perform precise measuring and calculate estimated materials needed for fabrication projects.

• Physical strength, stamina, and ability to use proper lifting techniques to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Must be detail oriented, have good hand-eye coordination for performing precise tasks and good eyesight for noticing detail.

• Functional computer skills for using Microsoft Office, G Suite (reading and responding to emails, using group calendars, using shared drives to access files, creating spreadsheets).  Must be able to open, print, and read files sent in formats such as Adobe InDesign and Google SketchUp.

• Must be able to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly range for this position is $25.50 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, non-exempt position. 

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums  and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.