AGLOW Exhibit Specialist (Seasonal)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Aquarium AGLOW Exhibit Specialist is responsible for staging, installation, maintenance and striking of Aquarium AGLOW installations at the South Carolina Aquarium. This position requires hands-on involvement that includes but is not limited to: carpentry, painting, wiring, installation, soldering and hanging signage and decorations. The Exhibit Specialist will maintain the overall daily appearance of the South Carolina Aquarium’s public spaces for the duration Aquarium AGLOW (mid-November through the conclusion of AGLOW). Frequently, this position may be required to work before or after normal business hours.

This is a seasonal, hourly position intended to start in mid-October and will conclude in mid to late January.

Essential Functions:

• Adheres to the South Carolina Aquarium Policies and Procedures.
• Maintains the daily appearance of public spaces at the Aquarium.
• Maintains and repairs current exhibits, ensuring exhibit interactives are operational.
• Maintains Aquarium Aglow elements, making sure all are operational for the following Aglow evenings.
• Attends meetings to discuss the status of current projects and to be briefed on new projects.
• Properly packs and stores seasonal promotional materials.
• Is able to work flexible hours throughout the week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Unpacks and installs all displays pertaining to Aquarium Aglow.
• Troubleshoots Aquarium Aglow lighting issues, etc. 
• Strikes Aquarium Aglow displays.
• Fixes Aquarium Aglow display issues before packing them up for the season.
• Organizes and stores Aquarium Aglow elements.
• Works with Animal Husbandry and Facility staff in assignments as necessary.
• Has excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Understands the proper use of industrial tools and equipment.
• Has basic finish carpentry skills.
• Has painting skills.
• Communicates effectively with fellow team members.
• Has the ability to problem solve creatively and resourcefully.
• Detailed-oriented to observe and identify issues with displays, lights, exhibits.
• Highly motivated and willing to learn.
• Has the ability to work with minimal supervision and can self-pace to stay on track.
• Has the ability to meet deadlines and to multi-task projects.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver’s License.

Supervision of others:

• N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Walking, balancing and bending/stooping/crouching
• Climbing ladders and heights (up to 30’)
• Carrying (up to 50 lbs.) and lifting (up to 80 lbs.)
• Sitting, kneeling and crawling 
• Pushing and pulling 
• Repetitive work
• Occasional shift work, late night work or weekend work
• Contact within the department, with guests and the public and with outside vendors
• Exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dirty, noisy, wet, temperature changes, poor lighting and/or confined work spaces