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Los Angeles County Museum Of natural History...

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

$85k-112k (estimate)

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Technical Maintenance Supervisor, Exhibitions

Los Angeles County Museum Of Natural History Foundation

Los Angeles, CA | Full Time

$88k-118k (estimate)

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$85k-112k (estimate)

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Los Angeles County Museum Of natural History... is Hiring a Technical Maintenance Supervisor, Exhibitions Near Los Angeles, CA

Technical Maintenance Supervisor, Exhibitions

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 a Technical Maintenance Supervisor for our Exhibitions department. The Technical Maintenance Supervisor works closely with the Technical Manager of Exhibitions 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 with senior members of the Exhibits Department, Registrar's Office, Conservation, Research and Collections, and Operations to prioritize and coordinate deliverables.
Is the on-site Exhibitions team lead on weekends, and serves as the departments point of contact for technical and informational requests.
Manages and budgets for existing exhibits and graphic needs in regards to maintenance as required. Designs and produces exhibit documentation, coordinates exhibit project management; and ensures a collaborative process of exhibit development with interdisciplinary teams - including museum exhibitions staff, curators, registrars, collections staff and outside consultants. With Supervisor, Design and members of the Exhibit Design team, creates exhibit design materials from concept to installation.
Participates in the planning and scheduling for the development of exhibit maintenance installation. Coordinates with the appropriate departments within the Museum on the repair and installation of exhibit components.
As needed, engages and oversees outside vendors on the maintenance and repair of exhibit components.
Provides operational coordination to staff, volunteers, work study students, interns, and contractors as needed.

This position has the following requirements:

Familiarity with exhibit development is highly desirable. Familiarity with exhibit fabrication techniques and tools desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of project management and budgets with proven ability to execute design, fabrication and installation projects of wide-scope and working with multiple participants, within schedule and cost parameters. Ability to manage a diverse team of professionals with varying backgrounds and skill sets to foster a successful team.
Proven experience in the production of all design documentation, technical design, understanding and execution.
Must be experienced with different production, construction and fabrication methods within exhibit and display fields. This experience should include, but not be limited to, methods and technical knowledge of metal work, mill work, mounts, lighting, multi- media and audio-visual production.
Must have experience operating and troubleshooting a variety of technologies used within exhibitions, including, but not limited to, audiovisual systems, lighting systems, electronics, and computer operating systems and software.
Must have experience with shop tools, stationary shop equipment and hand tools.

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. Salary range for this position is $68,309 - $73,450 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time- regular, 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.