The Health Museum’s mission is to foster wonder and curiosity about health, medical science, and the human body. We offer transformative learning opportunities for all ages that are multi-sensory and engaging. The Health Museum’s core values—inspirational, evidence-based, and individualized—function as a vital part of our long-term strategy of growth, expansion to reach new audiences, and empowering healthier living.
The Health Museum treasures the city’s diverse population and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. If you work well with a variety of people and want to make our museum visitors’ experience the best it can be, please send your resume and cover letter to: hr@thehealthmuseum.org
Open Positions
Position Title: Exhibit Technician
Department: Exhibits
Reports To: Senior Director of Guest Engagement
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Exhibit Technician will work closely with other staff members on the fabrication, installation & maintenance of in-house, traveling, and off-site exhibitions. The primary focus of this position is on the daily care and upkeep of exhibit components, ensuring that they are maintained to a high level and conducting or arranging repairs when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Exhibit Maintenance & Fabrication
- Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on interactive and static exhibits to ensure their safety and functionality.
- Fabricate and install new exhibits or components as directed, including carpentry, electrical work, painting, and mechanical assembly.
- Collaborates with the exhibits team to implement improvements and upgrades to exhibits.
- Maintain documentation of exhibit maintenance schedules, repairs, and updates.
- Assists in the setup and takedown of traveling exhibits, ensuring proper installation and functionality.
- Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with relevant safety codes and regulations.
- Monitor the condition of the facility and exhibits, reporting and safety concerns to management promptly.
- Maintain an organized and safe workspace, including properly storing tools and materials.
- Daily Tasks
- Daily start-up of galleries
- Inspect exhibit galleries throughout the day to ensure that all activities, computer kiosks, displays, and gallery environments are safe, properly lit, and fully functional.
- Initiate exhibit maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Maintain gallery lighting systems, replacing lamps as needed. Ability to operate scissor lift and climb ladders to reach overhead lighting required.
- Construct and install museum exhibit structures and other elements using a range of materials and tools/equipment: table saw, skill saw drill press pneumatic tools, router, etc.
- Proficient use of hand tools.
- Coordinate set up and take down of temporary/traveling exhibits and displays. Supervise shipping, receiving, installation an dmaintenance of rented traveling exhibitions.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledgeable in the use of basic carpentry and wood-working techniques, hand tools, power tools, basic electrical wiring and lighting, painting and adhesives, and associated safety practices.
- Basic understanding of audio-visual equipment, with the ability to learn new skills concerning operating and maintaining specialized AV systems.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a maintenance engineering or facilities management role.
- Experience with museum exhibits preferred.
Skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting purposes.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds regularly.
- Capable of climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and standing for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, including mechanical rooms and equipment areas.
- Exposure to machinery, noise, and tools is common; appropriate PPE must be worn at all times.
Key Competencies:
- Strong technical knowledge and hands-on skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- A proactive approach to identifying and solving maintenance issues.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
Position Title: Summer Camp Guide – On-Site
Department: Programs
Reports To: Assistant Director of Programs
Hours: Full-time, temporary (May 12 – Aug 15, 2025)
Classification: Hourly, non-exempt
Pay rate: $18 per hour
Location: The Health Museum
Position Summary
The Camp Guide delivers innovative camp programming targeting elementary students, in group sizes between 6 and 15 students. Camp Guides are provided with a 12-hour on-site, pre-camp training and given a complete daily activity guide to review three weeks before camp begins. The Museum supplies all equipment and materials to work on camp projects. Camp Guides may engage the campers with brief lectures to students as a whole group, but the emphasis is on employing non-traditional, collaborative learning experiences that promote science concepts in a fun and entertaining manner.
Responsibilities
- Delivers instruction that utilizes an understanding of best practices in informal science education
- Create a learning environment that appeals to the targeted camp audience by encouraging, safe space for risk-taking, group process, and play
- Effectively manages instructional supplies and materials
- Maintain an accurate roster of camp attendance
- Works collaboratively with all venue host sites and staff as well as with other Camp Guides to enhance the camper’s experience
- Maintains a safe environment and provides high-quality risk management of the classroom
Qualifications
- Experience working with children ages 5 to 13 and a basic understanding of developmental levels within this age range
- Demonstration of some engagement in the arts and/or sciences through volunteering, education, or work
- Teaching experience, including curriculum writing, mentoring, tutoring, classroom, camps, after-school programs, or other informal learning environments
- Organized and flexible
- Ability to communicate and relate to children of diverse audiences
- Commitment to actively listening to children
- Personality characteristics: energetic, enthusiastic, interested, patient, curious, and with a sense of humor
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management. The Health Museum reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate.
Position Title: Summer Camp Guide – Off-Site
Department: Programs
Reports To: Assistant Director of Programs
Hours: Full-time, temporary (May 12 – Aug 15, 2025)
Classification: Hourly, non-exempt
Pay rate: $18 per hour
Location: Off-site on multiple camp venues
Position Summary
The Camp Guide delivers innovative camp programming targeting elementary students, in group sizes between 6 and 15 students. Camp Guides are provided with a 12-hour on-site, pre-camp training and given a complete daily activity guide to review three weeks before camp begins. The Museum supplies all equipment and materials to work on camp projects. Camp Guides may engage the campers with brief lectures to students as a whole group, but the emphasis is on employing non-traditional, collaborative learning experiences that promote science concepts in a fun and entertaining manner.
Responsibilities
- Delivers instruction that utilizes an understanding of best practices in informal science education
- Create a learning environment that appeals to the targeted camp audience by encouraging, safe space for risk-taking, group process, and play
- Effectively manages instructional supplies and materials
- Maintain an accurate roster of camp attendance
- Works collaboratively with all venue host sites and staff as well as with other Camp Guides to enhance the camper’s experience
- Maintains a safe environment and provides high-quality risk management of the classroom
Qualifications
- Experience working with children ages 5 to 13 and a basic understanding of developmental levels within this age range
- Demonstration of some engagement in the arts and/or sciences through volunteering, education, or work.
- Teaching experience, including curriculum writing, mentoring, tutoring, classroom, camps, after-school programs, or other informal learning environments
- Organized and flexible
- Ability to communicate and relate to children of diverse audiences
- Commitment to actively listening to children
- Personality characteristics: energetic, enthusiastic, interested, patient, curious, and with a sense of humor
- Able to commute to off-site venues where camps will be held
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor or other management. The Health Museum reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate.
If you are interested in alternative ways to offer your time and talent, please check out additional opportunities on our internship or volunteer pages.
The Health Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Smoke-Free and Drug-Free Work Environment.