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Trainmaster, Cincinnati in Motion
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
Reports to: Manager, Trainmasters, Cincinnati in Motion
Department: Exhibits
FLSA Status: PT/Hourly
Compensation: $16.00/Hour
Position Overview:
Trainmasters operate, maintain, and repair various components of a large-scale model of the city within the Cincinnati In Motion exhibit. This model includes up to 20 electric trains, 8 streetcars, and 4 inclines that share 50 years of Cincinnati history. This position works to care for the exhibit through proper operating techniques and repairing locomotives, rolling stock, as well as associated electrical and mechanical components. This position also creates a fun and engaging environment by interpreting the model and sharing their knowledge of the model trains and the history of the city with guests.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Daily operation of exhibit includes start up, shut down and monitoring to ensure smooth operation of exhibit.
- Troubleshoot and repair model locomotives, including basic electrical work and small motor repair.
- Contribute to the cleanliness of model train components, track, and overall model
- Engage with the public as an exhibit interpreter answering questions and highlighting areas of special interest.
Qualifications and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Technical degree or working toward technical certification a plus.
- 1-2 years’ experience with basic tools such as hand or power drill, hand saw, pliers, scale rule.
- Interest, knowledge of and/or previous experience with modeling and model railroading preferred.
- Experience with scenery molding and construction, model layout, basic building and design a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Basic electrical skills, mechanical and/or engineering knowledge and model-building skills desired.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize creative problem solving.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to work with a diverse group of people.
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate between different gauges and scales among the model.
- Ability to communicate knowledge of the model and its components to the public in an informative and engaging way.
Additional Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Must be able to crawl under or walk on top of model layout with tight spaces.
- Time is spent working on the exhibit floor maintaining the model while the museum is open to the public and repairing components in a workshop setting.
- Note that the exhibit gallery contains areas of low and special effect lighting as well as ambient and interactive audio components and the workshop contains sounds of moving components on the model layout as well as sound of various tools.
About Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is a national historic landmark. Dedicated to sparking community dialogue, insight and inspiration, CMC was awarded the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums in 2012. Organizations within CMC include the Cincinnati History Museum, Children's Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science, Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater and Cincinnati History Library & Archives. Recognized by Forbes Traveler Magazine as the 17th most visited museum in the country, CMC welcomes more than 1.4 million visits annually. For more information, visit www.cincymuseum.org.
Cincinnati Museum Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Apply at www.cincymuseum.org/jobs
Salary : $16