Exhibit Maintenance Technician

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Exhibit Maintenance Technician

The MIT Museum seeks an exhibit maintenance technician to provide operational support and maintenance for new and existing exhibitions. Will proactively support the exhibits manager with exhibit installations, including light construction and carpentry, exhibit and artifact installations, and media installations; and support the back-of-house exhibits operations, including helping to maintain supplies and inventory.

Responsibilities will include supporting exhibition installations, including light construction, carpentry, AV installations, lighting focus, cleaning, and object installations; working with contracted temporary installers, art handlers, and vendors for a collaborative workflow; maintaining current exhibitions on display and ensuring they are in good working order; coordinating maintenance coverage staffing with the manager during open Museum hours; maintaining exhibit back-of-house areas, organizing inventories of exhibit maintenance tools and equipment for a clean and healthy environment; maintaining department supplies; documenting work as needed, including working with department processes and workflow documents; transporting supplies and tools between multiple sites; supporting the receipt and staging of crates for new installations; supporting the de-installation, crating, and shipping of exhibitions; preparing art objects for installation; remaining informed of trends in museum installation best practices; and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience in a museum or art/craftsmanship studio
• Experience with shop tools and finish painting
• Attention to detail
• Excellent oral and technical communication skills
• Flexibility
• Self-motivation
• Goal orientation
• Collaborative approach
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with Microsoft Office 360

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. degree in studio art or related field
• Experience with media and AV integration
• CAD or SketchUp drafting skills

This is a full-time, one-year (renewable) in-person role,

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 22757.

MIT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $24.50 - $31.33 per hour

Work Location: In person