Education Program Presenter (Seasonal)

Omaha Children's Museum, Inc•Omaha, NE

9d•$16

About The Position

The mission of the Part-Time Educational Performer is to work with the Education team to create magical and memorable moments for families through performances and interactions, ensuring that every Guest has an exceptional and engaging experience The anticipated end date for this position is August 15.

Requirements

Early Childhood Education or Theatre background preferred
Must be at least 18 years of age due to job-related requirements, including driving and off-site responsibilities.
Successful completion of a background check required
Must possess a valid driver’s license with good record
High Energy
Sound decision making
High level of punctuality and dependability
Desire to interact with guests of all ages
Positive and adaptive attitude
Able to take initiative
Comfortable in front of crowd as small as 5 and as large as 200
Able to accomplish tasks in an independent environment
Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching.
Handling materials, pulling, carrying, and pushing.
Some outreach events are outside in various climate conditions
A great deal of each shift is spent standing/walking
Lifting of various materials and equipment up to 30 lbs. individually
Driving locally to show/event locations, up to 2 hours away, in both company vehicle and personal vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Perform entertaining and educational outreach programs to target audiences.
Work with Education Team to evaluate programs for accuracy, delivery, and effectiveness.
Keep all outreach materials and program inventory organized, cataloged, and stocked.
Represent OCM in-person during performances.
Work with Education team on the development of new programs and characters.
Assist with special characters as needed.
Perform engaging, memorized performances on STEAM, literacy, physical play, and other topics.
Individually interact with Guests to provide a personalized experience within the museum.
Perform daily operations (E.g. program set-up and re-set, cleaning costume pieces and props).
Help in the evaluation and enhancement of programs to ensure quality engagement.
Work with Education team on the development of new programs and characters.
Assist with special characters as needed.
Work with Education Manager to facilitate Museum Without Walls activities at events around the community.
Interact with diverse audiences and represent OCM to the community.
Assist with set up, facilitation and engagement during these community outreaches.
Help to clean up, pack up and load the event materials to return to the Museum.