Job Description
About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new every time they visit. Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands-on adventures that are centered around all things STEM.
Born from a spirit of gratitude, we are proud to be a community-centered organization where science, nature, and the arts come alive. Each year, thousands of guests walk through our doors to explore, play, and grow-and it takes a passionate, creative team to make that magic happen.
If you're looking for meaningful work in a place where ideas are welcomed, teamwork matters, and every day brings something different, we'd love to meet you.
Description Exhibit Designer Job Description Wage : $DOE
Shift: Full time. Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm.
Benefits: Free Membership for you and immediate family; medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurances; paid time off & holidays; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Financial Assistance Program; Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!
Responsibilities: - Create opportunities for fun, immersive exhibit experiences at the Museum of Natural Curiosity, Butterfly Biosphere, the Museum of Ancient Life, and Curiosity Farms.
- Collaborate with and take direction from the Senior Director of assigned Venues.
- Take part in the overall success of the Exhibits Team, our venues, and Thanksgiving Point as a whole.
- Contribute to the design, interpretation, development and creation of cool things, like oversized games and backdrops, for big events such as Tulip Festival, Luminaria, and Dino Days.
- Act as a custodian of exhibit content and story throughout the design process.
- Assist with exhibit production and maintenance as needed.
- Define core concepts and ideas during exhibit development.
- Help team members with other exhibit tasks.
- Professional, courteous and understanding in nature.
- Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's Mission, Values and Policies.
- Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.
Requirements :
- Know, understand, and have experience with human-centered design or similar methods of developing immersive content for public engagement in a museum or informal learning environment.
- Have a solid understanding of best practices in exhibit interpretation, exhibit design process, exhibit development, design research and copywriting, and safety guidelines.
- Leadership experience a plus.
- 3D modeling skills such as Rhino a plus.
- Adobe Suite (Figma a plus).
- Organized, reliable, punctual, flexible, and great communication skills.
- Computer skills.
- Physical abilities will need to include standing, bending, lifting, twisting, manipulating small objects.
- Pass a background check
- Be at least 21 years old.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.
If you have questions about accommodations, please reach out to hr@thanksgivingpoint.org.
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Shift Days
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Category Maintenance
Location Thanksgiving Point
Number of Openings 1
Number Filled 0
This position is currently accepting applications.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work