Zoo Exhibit Design Technician

Museum Technician III

The North Carolina Zoo is looking to add two passionate and talented new members to its team of Exhibit Design Technicians. These positions work with the Exhibit Design department to conceptualize, fabricate, maintain and design world-class animal and educational exhibit opportunities throughout the Zoo. The positions will help develop naturalistic exhibits that meet the physical and psychological needs of the animals. In addition, the positions help provide the operational, husbandry, and safety requirements of staff and animals, and present a variety of recreational and educational opportunities for the zoo's guests. Responsibilities include designing, fabricating, building, and maintaining Zoo educational interpretive exhibits, and themed playgrounds. These positions will also work with the Curator of Exhibit Design on planning, implementing, and maintaining the Zoo's public art collection.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Translate abstract concepts into functioning objects including development, schematic design, construction documentation, logistics planning, installation and project management.
• Gather and present site information and prepare preliminary budgets, schedules and plans for review.
• Research the natural history, behaviors, and physical capabilities of the animal subjects and consult with animal curators to ensure schematic layout and components meet physical and psychological needs.
• Research materials and methods for exhibit fabrication, refine specifications, and develop fabrication options.
• Use computer imaging to augment the development of exhibit plans.
• Experience with some of the materials used in exhibit fabrication and construction including but not limited to: metal work, wood working, concrete, welding, model making, mold making, urethanes, epoxies, resins, paint, additive and reductive carving or sculpting.
• Artistic work of the highest quality and either the knowledge of, or the ability to, learn how to create artificial exhibit components.

Position/physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Must have good physical agility, strength, vision, hearing, and the ability to perform some strenuous physical work in challenging physical environments.
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and perform tasks from elevated levels.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and endure extended outdoor field conditions.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license within 30 days of employment.
• Position requires participation in the Zoo's Occupational Health program.
• Selected candidate must be able to work in various environments and maintain effective work relationships.
• Experience working with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using basic tools, equipment, and/or construction materials.