Exhibit Technician

Title: Exhibit Technician

State Role Title: Media Specialist II

Hiring Range: $50,000.00 - $52,000.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is responsible for the installation, fabrication, and maintenance of museum exhibits and galleries at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Duties include constructing exhibit platforms, risers, display cases, and other exhibit components; performing carpentry, painting, and gallery touch-ups; installing exhibit signage and graphics; and maintaining exhibit lighting and displays. The position also assists with gallery updates, moving exhibit furnishings, and maintaining clean and safe workshop and storage areas. Work requires the use of hand and power tools, following construction plans and specifications, and collaborating with museum staff to ensure exhibits are maintained to high-quality standards.

This position may be assigned to work at both the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and Jamestown Settlement, with the primary work location at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of carpentry and construction techniques.
Some knowledge of historic woodworking, and metalworking.
Demonstrated skill in rough and finish carpentry and woodworking
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Able to read and reproduce plans, plan maintenance schedules and has the discipline to keep existing structures safe and functioning.
Able to read specifications and follow plans.
Able to communicate effectively and work cooperatively in a creative environment with other builders.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Coy Mozingo

Phone: 757-253-4042

Email: careers@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.