Exhibit Technician - Temporary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education & Experience: Current enrollment in or recent completion of a trade school, technical program, or college degree in construction trades, exhibit or scenic fabrication, industrial design, or a related field. An equitable mix of education and hands-on experience will be considered.


• Trade Skills: Demonstrated working knowledge of carpentry, concrete work, and drywall, with the ability to execute clean, finished work to design specifications.


• Tool Proficiency: Working knowledge of large power tools (table saws, chop saws, band saws, drill presses) and skill with small power tools, hand tools, and common hardware.


• Audio/Visual & Electrical: Familiarity with low-voltage AV equipment and basic electrical components is a plus.


• Independent Judgment: Ability to work independently with general guidance, take initiative, and develop creative, outside-the-box solutions to unique exhibit challenges.


• Communication & Collaboration: Strong team orientation with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across departments and with outside vendors.


• Mission Alignment: Interest in marine conservation, education, or museum/aquarium environments preferred; unwavering commitment to animal, guest, and staff safety.


• Availability: Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed to meet exhibit deadlines and accommodate guest-facing operations.

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an active exhibit, shop, and campus environment that requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods across both indoor and outdoor spaces. The position requires comfort working at heights using ladders and lifts, in low or confined spaces such as beneath aquarium cases or in basement areas, and within supervised animal enclosures. Employees must be able to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds, operate hand and power tools safely, and tolerate exposure to wet, humid, cold, hot, and noisy conditions as well as occasional contact with solvents, cleaning agents, fumes, odors, and dust. Close, distance, color, and depth vision and the ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone or radio are required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Employment with this organization is at-will, meaning either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws. This organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position. If you require an accommodation to complete an application, please contact (860) 572-5955 and ask to speak with the recruitment department. This position may require background checks and reference verification as part of the hiring process.