Museum Services Technician (PT)

The National Building Museum inspires curiosity about the world we design and build.

We are a private non-profit institution that transforms understanding of the history and impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and design. The National Building Museum educates, entertains, and engages people about the built environment and challenges them to advocate for a sustainable and equitable future.

Position Description

This position provides logistical and technical support to Museum Services, Education, Events and other operations departments of the Museum. These activities include general labor, program and event equipment setup and strike, event and general A/V support, protecting the museum’s physical assets, and occasional loading dock oversight. This position’s schedule will vary to include daytime, evenings and weekends depending on the schedule of events at the Museum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General labor to support day-to-day museum activities, including moving and arranging Great Hall furnishings, office furniture, hanging fixtures, distribution of mail and packages, and other logistics-related tasks.
• Manage internal A/V needs, including but not limited to: projection, sound, and presentation setup and monitoring, Museum Shop lighting maintenance, and general exhibit display maintenance.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of museum storage areas.
• Distribute mail, packages, and water jugs as requested.
• Provide logistical support for internal events and program needs, including setup, strike, and storage of tables, chairs, and linens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Experience operating basic A/V equipment required.
• Intermediate knowledge of how to set up and operate DVD, LCD projector, and sound equipment.
• Maintain professionalism and courtesy in appearance and interactions at all times.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional setting.
• Computer competency.
• Capable of heavy physical work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and frequently push, pull, and move equipment and fixtures.
• This position supports museum activities, as well as events and programs, which will require evening and weekend availability as well as daytime.

What We Offer

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 403 (b) plan with match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Museum Shop discounts.
• Free on-site parking when available.

ADA Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an active work position that requires the ability to move about the Museum frequently and to position oneself to interact and communicate appropriately with visitors, clients and vendors. Employee will be responsible for moving objects of up to 75 lbs. when needed.