Facilities & Exhibits Technician; Children's Museum of Richmond

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Facilities & Exhibits Technician (Children's Museum of Richmond)

The Children’s Museum is seeking a Facilities & Exhibits Technician to help bring our mission to life: inspiring growth in all children by engaging families in learning through play. This hands‑on, full‑time position reports to the Facilities and Exhibits Directors and plays a vital role in maintaining safe, engaging, and welcoming environments at both our Downtown and Chesterfield locations.

The Facilities & Exhibits Technician supports the daily operation, upkeep, and improvement of Museum facilities and exhibits. This role combines technical skill with creativity and teamwork to ensure our spaces remain functional, engaging, and ready for exploration by children and families.

• Construct, repair, and maintain Museum exhibits
• Perform general building maintenance, including light electrical and plumbing work
• Support upkeep of facilities at both Museum locations
• Assist with landscaping, cleaning, and general labor tasks
• Safely use hand and power tools as needed
• Provide flexible support for special projects and operational needs, including occasional evenings or weekends

• Genuine passion for the Museum’s mission and community impact
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Dependable, adaptable, and safety‑conscious work approach

• Minimum of two years’ experience in general labor, light construction, or a related trade
• Experience with light electrical and/or plumbing work strongly preferred
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Capability to lift and move heavy objects
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors
• Willingness to work occasional nights or weekends as required

Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to jobs . No phone calls, please.

$20-$24/hour

At The Children’s Museum, your work directly supports joyful learning experiences for children and families. We offer a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees.

Our employee benefits include a generous amount of paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, HSA with company match, and 401k with company match. And, of course, we offer membership benefits to the museum for your family or a family of your choice.

The Children’s Museum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniform service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal and/or state law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.