Exhibits Technician

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our Exhibits Department as a Museum Technician II. Reporting to the Museum Curator Supervisor, this position will participate in the collaborative maintenance, upkeep, design, and development of themed exhibits and displays. The Museum Technician II must be humble, self-aware, creative, and organized. They must possess exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to think critically and problem solve in the moment, while working on simultaneous projects with deadlines.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the maintenance, repair, construction, and assembly of interior and exterior displays, graphics, interactives, and all associated structures. This involves the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment/materials. 
• Plan and execute the fabrication of three-dimensional exhibit components. Projects may range from creating utilitarian exhibit structures (stands, platforms, shelves, cabinets) to creating artificial habitat structures (trees, reefs, plants).
• Create and source materials necessary for production or repairs, including creatively re-utilizing existing materials and maintaining inventory of materials.
• Plan and execute the graphic design of various two-dimensional exhibit components including banners, informational signs, and directional signs.
• Work collaboratively with other departments towards creating and maintaining all exhibits.
• Learn and contribute to all Exhibits Department projects, as assigned, including graphic design, fabrication, multimedia, and printing.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, work in a team as well as independently, and handle multiple projects/tasks.

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2200 animals. More than 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and learn why North Carolina’s waterways are so special.

The North Carolina Aquarium's mission is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining, and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences, and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Demonstrated experience in exhibit construction, fabrication, and carpentry.
• Demonstrated experience in graphic design for exhibits, displays, advertising, or educational purposes.
• Demonstrated work experience in design principles and applications in producing two- and three- dimensional art.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Experience fabricating with a variety of mediums such as wood, plastics, laminate, resins, epoxies, cement, adhesives, etc.
• Experience with using computer graphics software.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move or lift objects.
• Requires evenings, weekends, and holiday work as needed.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Management Preferences:

• Experience working in a public aquarium, zoo, nature center, or similar setting.
• Background in the care, installation, display, and packing of fine art and museum-grade art and artifacts.
• Forklift and scissor lift certification
• First aid and CPR certification

Experience Required

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in museum related work in area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.