Job Details: Level: Experienced,
Job Location: Senator John Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, PA 15222,
Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School,
Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.50 Hourly,
Job Shift: Varied, About Senator John Heinz History Center
The Senator John Heinz History Center is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum and a first-day Pittsburgh attraction that presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive and engaging environment for visitors of all ages. The largest history museum in Pennsylvania, the AAM-accredited History Center attracts large and diverse audiences to its 370,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District that includes six floors of long-term and changing exhibition space along with spectacular spaces for special events.
The History Center’s family of museums includes the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a dynamic museum-within-a-museum; the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park; and Meadowcroft Rockshelter & Historic Village, a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Washington County, Pa. The History Center also leads a partnership of more than 125 regional historical societies, museums, and organizations dedicated to preserving local history – the History Center Affiliates Program.
A popular destination for families and visitors to our region, the History Center attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually and reaches millions through virtual programs and digital outreach. The History Center was recently recognized as America’s #1 History Museum by USA TODAY and “Pittsburgh’s Best Museum” by Pittsburgh Magazine.
Job Posting
Be a part of making history as the History Center expands it’s exhibit space. The Heinz History Center is seeking a full, time Exhibit Technician to join our Exhibit team. The successful candidate will assist with the fabrication of exhibits including construction, graphic installation, and creating hands-on interactives. Other responsibilities include drywall spakling and finishing, painting, sanding, cleaning and maintenance of exhibit galleries, assistance with A/V equipment and maintaining a clean / safe wood shop and fabrication area.
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Exhibit Production.
Why Work at the History Center?
Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required. 1 -3 year’s experience in exhibit or theater production or construction is preferred.
Must be proficient is using electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools. Ability to read technical documents, drawings and blue prints. Understanding of advanced construction and structure. Must have a strong understanding of carpenty techniques and methods of installation and construction. This job requires the ability to be a team player, as well as be able to function independently. Self-motivation is important. This position is physically demanding requiring extensive lifting, bending, walkings, climbing and standing. A strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise instructions is imperative.
Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the Senator John Heinz History Center is Pennsylvania’s largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.
The six-floor, 275,000-square-foot museum and research facility, located in Pittsburgh's Strip District, presents the most compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection, all in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of every age.
A variety of long-term and changing exhibits reveal the fascinating scope and impact of American history with a regional connection. The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a museum-within-a-museum located on the History Center 's second and third floors, celebrates Western Pennsylvania’s unsurpassed sports legacy. More than 250 years of our region’s history can also be explored in our Detre Library & Archives.
MISSION STATEMENT
The History Center is an educational institution that engages and inspires a large and diverse audience with links to the past, understanding in the present, and guidance for the future by preserving regional history and presenting the American experience with a Western Pennsylvania connection. This work is accomplished in partnership with others through archaeology, archives, artifact collections, conservation, educational programs, exhibitions, library, museums, performance, publications, research, technical assistance, and increasingly through broadcast media and the internet.
