Restoration Technician PT

Preserving an Atlanta Icon

Some jobs let you maintain a building. This one lets you help preserve a piece of Atlanta history.

Originally conceived in 1928 and opened on Christmas Day in 1929, the Fox Theatre has become one of Atlanta's most treasured landmarks. When the building faced demolition in the 1970s, Atlantans rallied around the "Save the Fox" campaign, helping preserve the Theatre and its extraordinary architecture for future generations.

Today, that preservation continues one careful detail at a time.

As our Part-Time Restoration Technician, you'll work alongside the Restoration Manager to help care for the historic finishes, decorative surfaces, furnishings, and architectural details that make the Fox Theatre unlike anywhere else. From decorative plaster and faux finishes to historic furniture and preservation documentation, your work will play a hands-on role in protecting the character and craftsmanship of this iconic building.

If you're someone who appreciates historic places, takes pride in skilled craftsmanship, and believes the details matter, this could be a pretty remarkable place to put your talents to work.

What You'll Do

Preserve & Restore Historic Finishes

• Assist the Restoration Manager with the care and repair of historic finishes and painted surfaces throughout the Theatre.
• Perform in-house repairs using appropriate preservation techniques.
• Apply your skills in decorative plaster, lath, and faux-finish repair.
• Support larger restoration and preservation projects, including work performed by specialized restoration vendors.

Care for Our Historic Collection

• Assist with the care of the Fox Theatre's historic furniture collection.
• Perform routine cleaning and inspections.
• Help document collection conditions and preservation activities.
• Support pest-management efforts designed to protect historic furnishings and materials.

Capture the Work

Preservation isn't only about the work we complete today. Good documentation helps preserve knowledge for tomorrow.

• Assist with documenting restoration and preservation projects.
• Photograph project conditions, work in progress, and completed work.
• Contribute to clear and accurate written project documentation.

Pitch In Where Needed

• Perform non-preservation painting as needed, typically in office and backstage areas.
• Assist with other work that supports the Restoration Department and the needs of the Fox Theatre.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines hands-on technical ability with patience, attention to detail, and respect for historic craftsmanship.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High proficiency in the repair of decorative plaster and finishes.
• Working knowledge of historic preservation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, manuals, schedules, and related materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and work-order systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to safely work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position described below.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED, along with some technical education or college-level education.
• Two to three years of professional experience involving skills such as:
  • Decorative plaster repair
  • Decorative painting
  • Gilding
  • Stenciling
  • Glazing
  • Color matching
  • Plaster patching
  • Wood-surface repair
  • Basic wall painting
  • Baker's scaffold construction

We'd Especially Value

• Experience working in a historic building or similar environment.
• Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Experience documenting preservation or restoration projects.
• Strong writing skills and basic photography skills.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with vendors and contractors.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on role. To perform the essential functions of the position, the Restoration Technician must be able to:

• Frequently move throughout the Theatre, including between multiple floors and up and down stairs.
• Safely ascend and descend ladders and work from scaffolding.
• Lift materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Push, pull, or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance when necessary.
• Perform work requiring extended periods of physical activity or exertion.
• Maintain the visual, auditory, and tactile attention necessary to safely and accurately perform detailed restoration work.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work extended or irregular hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Successful applicants must be able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check.

Where You'll Work

Because you can't restore an historic theatre from your living room, this is an on-site position.

Most work will take place at the Fox Theatre, with occasional off-site responsibilities that may include education and training, site visits, meetings, and warehouse oversight.

The role may require work indoors or outdoors and in varying temperatures and conditions. Depending on the project, you may encounter dust, noise, temperature fluctuations, humidity, fumes, moving equipment, and other conditions associated with restoration and maintenance work.

Schedule

The Fox Theatre comes alive nights, weekends, and holidays, and occasionally our restoration work does too.

This position requires the flexibility to work extended or irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Why This Role Is Special

There is something uniquely rewarding about helping preserve a place that generations of Atlantans have enjoyed and worked to protect.

Here, your craftsmanship won't simply maintain a workplace. It will help carry a landmark forward.

If you have the technical skills, an eye for detail, respect for historic craftsmanship, and enthusiasm for preserving an extraordinary Atlanta institution, we'd love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• Discounted Parking
• Parking Stipend
• Eligibility to Participate on the Fox Theatre Retirement Plan

About the Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premier venues for live entertainment, welcoming more than 250 performances a year in its 4,665-seat theatre. From concerts to ballets, comedy, and movies, the historic venue attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually. The theatre also hosts over 100 annual private events like wedding receptions, trade shows, corporate meetings, and association functions in two fabulous ballrooms. The Fox’s premium Marquee Club presented by Lexus, is a 10,000-square-foot, three-story luxury bar accessible to all Club Level ticket holders or annual members of the Fox Theatre. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization, the Fox Theatre stands today as a fiercely protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theatre. The Fox Theatre proudly acknowledges its partners for their generous support: Coca-Cola, Lexus, Georgian Terrace Hotel, Georgia Natural Gas, and Regions Bank. Tickets for all events are available at FoxTheatre.org, or toll-free at 855-285-8499. Stay connected by following the Fox Theatre on social via @theFoxTheatre on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

Notable accolades include 2024 Billboard Magazine #1 Highest Grossing Theatre Worldwide (2,001-5000 capacity); 2024 VenuesNow Magazine #1 Year-End Top Stops (2,001-5,000 capacity); 2024 Pollstar Magazine #3 Theatre Worldwide in Tickets Sold; and 2022 IEBA Theatre of the Year.

About the Marquee Club Presented by Lexus
The Marquee Club Presented by Lexus is the Fox Theatre’s premium club space open to Club Level seat holders or annual Members only. Adjacent to the theatre, the Moroccan and Middle Eastern-style club is 10,000 square feet of luxury space that includes five premium bars; and three rooftop environments, including the climate-controlled Conservatory, patio-covered Arcade Terrace, and outdoor Rooftop Terrace. Open only during public events at the Fox Theatre, the Marquee Club offers a premium pre-show through post-show experience with benefits including early entry, private restrooms, 2 alcoholic beverages per event, pre-show food, onsite activations during select events, and more. Additional amenities include priority pre-sale ticketing notifications, concierge guest services, and self-parking access to an adjacent lot for some membership levels.

Whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, every single member of our staff plays a vital role in the memory-making experience we call “The Fox Experience”. The members of our staff are held to the highest Guest Service Standards. Seeing a smile on the face of every guest and knowing that you are taking part in the making of a memory that will last forever is just one of the many perks of working at the Fox.

Fox Theatre, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Fox Theatre complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Fox Theatre expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

The Fox Theatre is located at 660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308