Miami Childrens Museum
Carpenter
Miami, FL
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- 26 Sept 2026
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Description
Do you take pride in building things that last? Are you a skilled carpenter who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and bringing creative ideas to life?
Miami Children's Museum is looking for an experienced Carpenter to help build, maintain, and repair the interactive exhibits that inspire children and families every day.
This is much more than a traditional carpentry position. You'll be part of a creative team responsible for fabricating engaging museum exhibits, maintaining interactive experiences, and ensuring our galleries remain safe, functional, and visually impressive. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, and seeing your work make an impact, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
- Fabricating museum exhibits using a variety of materials, woodworking techniques, and power tools.
- Repairing and maintaining interactive exhibit components to ensure they remain safe, functional, and visitor-ready.
- Troubleshooting maintenance issues and recommending design or material improvements when needed.
- Assisting with the construction and installation of new exhibits and exhibit enhancements.
- Performing finish carpentry and detailed fabrication work.
- Maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and building materials while ordering supplies as needed.
- Assisting with the installation and breakdown of traveling exhibits, special events, and off-site museum projects.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workshop while following all safety procedures.
- Occasionally traveling to install the Museum's traveling exhibits at children's museums across the country.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional carpentry experience.
- Strong carpentry and woodworking skills.
- Experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment, including table saws, circular saws, routers, pneumatic tools, and related equipment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Ability to lift and move heavy materials and equipment.
- Experience with electronics or exhibit fabrication is a plus.
Apply today and help us build the next generation of interactive museum experiences!
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