City of Palo Alto
Overview
Join our team and play a key role in fostering community engagement while enriching the lives of families in our community. The City’s Community Services Department is seeking a part-time Exhibits Technician (Arts & Science Professional II) to help build and maintain hands-on exhibits at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The Junior Museum and Zoo serves children from birth to age 8 with science exhibits and a zoo, and children up to age 11 through school programs and summer camps. Approximately 117,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 23,000 participate in science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature. This is your chance to directly impact the learning and curiosity of children in our community while working in a dynamic, creative environment. If you’re passionate about hands-on learning, science, and nature, we want to hear from you! Note:
This description includes information about benefits and application processes relevant to SEIU Hourly positions. Responsibilities
Inspect and repair exhibits: Perform weekly inspections and necessary repairs. Procure materials: Purchase and maintain stock of required parts and consumables. Minimize downtime: Contribute to systems that reduce exhibit downtime. Ongoing maintenance: Oversee regular exhibit upkeep. Collaborate on design: Provide functional input on exhibit designs. Build mechanical interactives: Design and build interactives as specified by the Exhibits Director. Source materials and vendors: Procure parts, materials, and manage vendor relationships. Enhance exhibit functionality: Implement improvements to optimize exhibit performance. Manage budgets and timelines: Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. Maintain workshop equipment: Assist in the upkeep of tools and equipment. Two years of experience equivalent to that of a Theatre/Arts Professional I. Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: Proficiency in CAD or production drawing software with additional design skills considered a plus. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in science, art/design, museum studies, architecture, engineering, or related fields; At least one year of experience repairing, building, and/or designing exhibits for museums or zoos; or similar experience through a profession such as carpentry or construction. This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position
that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This position is scheduled for 19 hours per week. Benefits and Schedule
Medical stipend: $3.64 per hour Sick leave: Earn 0.03 hours of sick leave for each hour worked PARS Retirement Plan Application Process
Complete an online application and attach a cover letter and resume. Selection Process
Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email (governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates). Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time. The screening process may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee. During the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide example items of their work. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov\'s Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Join our team and play a key role in fostering community engagement while enriching the lives of families in our community. The City’s Community Services Department is seeking a part-time Exhibits Technician (Arts & Science Professional II) to help build and maintain hands-on exhibits at the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. The Junior Museum and Zoo serves children from birth to age 8 with science exhibits and a zoo, and children up to age 11 through school programs and summer camps. Approximately 117,000 visitors enjoy the Museum and Zoo each year and 23,000 participate in science lessons and field trips at the Museum, in local schools, and in local open spaces. The Junior Museum’s mission is to engage a child’s curiosity in science and nature. This is your chance to directly impact the learning and curiosity of children in our community while working in a dynamic, creative environment. If you’re passionate about hands-on learning, science, and nature, we want to hear from you! Note:
This description includes information about benefits and application processes relevant to SEIU Hourly positions. Responsibilities
Inspect and repair exhibits: Perform weekly inspections and necessary repairs. Procure materials: Purchase and maintain stock of required parts and consumables. Minimize downtime: Contribute to systems that reduce exhibit downtime. Ongoing maintenance: Oversee regular exhibit upkeep. Collaborate on design: Provide functional input on exhibit designs. Build mechanical interactives: Design and build interactives as specified by the Exhibits Director. Source materials and vendors: Procure parts, materials, and manage vendor relationships. Enhance exhibit functionality: Implement improvements to optimize exhibit performance. Manage budgets and timelines: Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. Maintain workshop equipment: Assist in the upkeep of tools and equipment. Two years of experience equivalent to that of a Theatre/Arts Professional I. Qualifications
Preferred qualifications: Proficiency in CAD or production drawing software with additional design skills considered a plus. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in science, art/design, museum studies, architecture, engineering, or related fields; At least one year of experience repairing, building, and/or designing exhibits for museums or zoos; or similar experience through a profession such as carpentry or construction. This is an SEIU Hourly (limited-benefits) position
that is budgeted to not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year. This position is scheduled for 19 hours per week. Benefits and Schedule
Medical stipend: $3.64 per hour Sick leave: Earn 0.03 hours of sick leave for each hour worked PARS Retirement Plan Application Process
Complete an online application and attach a cover letter and resume. Selection Process
Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email (governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates). Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time. The screening process may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee. During the interview process, candidates may be asked to provide example items of their work. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov\'s Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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