Exhibition Technician

The Exhibition Technician promotes DCHS’s mission and vision by advancing the visitor experience through the maintenance of permanent and temporary exhibitions and interactives. Essential responsibilities include installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and troubleshooting the repair of interactive components with particular attention to exhibit technology and multimedia. This position benefits from a strong understanding of common fabrication skills such as carpentry, welding, and AV, while also requiring comfort with software systems and/or familiarity with basic programs. While primary duties reflect essential functions of the position, it is not a detailed description of all aspects of the role. This is a full‑time, permanent position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, flex plan, and 403(b) retirement plan. Primary duties Ensure exhibits and interactive components remain in good working condition Troubleshoot, design, and build interactive exhibition components Maintain and update gallery media or touch‑screen interactives Advance conservation and sustainability goals throughout the organization and community Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner for individuals, artifacts, and animals Assist in AV needs for events and programming as required Work requires Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday schedule to maintain coverage on the weekends Support DCHS strategic initiatives and operational activities Skills and Abilities Hands‑on experience fabricating with diverse materials and interest in IT work, preferably in a museum, aquarium, zoo, science center, historic site, or similar setting Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to create innovative repair solutions using a variety of tools and technical skills Familiarity with computers and the Microsoft Office suite of programs Knowledge of maintaining, configuring, and operating audio‑visual infrastructure, including digital signage and media control systems, is a plus Qualifications Must possess or be able to acquire a valid Iowa, Wisconsin or Illinois driver’s license within 3 months of hire Must hold certification in First Aid and CPR Must be physically capable of extended periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. How to Apply To learn more, visit . Apply by emailing your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to View email address on click.appcast.io or by delivering them in person to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium 350 E. Third St. Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io The Dubuque County Historical Society and its properties, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site, are committed to embracing diversity, practicing equity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. We continually strive to achieve a welcoming environment in all our spaces, where our staff and community feel reflected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. DEAI values guide and impact all the decisions the museum makes, both internal and external. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant is able to meet all of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if you are drawn to this position and feel your strengths would be an asset to the organization, we highly encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr