Experience Facilitator II, DPKR

DISCOVERY PLACE INC • Rockingham, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Discovery Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fuel your passion for science and the natural world by delivering awe-inspiring exhibits and educational programs. Our immersive experiences captivate, challenge, and empower audiences of all ages, sparking a spirit of discovery and lifelong learning. We hope to forge a future where science catalyzes, creating boundless opportunities, fostering hope, solving complex problems and driving positive change across the globe. We’re looking for driven, talented individuals who share our passion for making an impact and having fun while doing it. General Job/Position Summary: Facilitates guest experiences, including demonstrations, programming experiences, and shows, enthusiastically interacting and engaging with museum guests encouraging learning and development and performs admissions-related operations.

Requirements

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures; Supports the organizations goals and values.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
• Initiative - Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• Reasoning Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in various situations.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Cost Conscious - Conserves organizational resources.
• Interpretation Processes a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Guest Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats other with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Bachelors degree from a four-year College or University and demonstrated experience in formal or informal education; two years of experience in education, museums or related organizations preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day experiences, operational programs, public events and shows, and special programs and lead educational activities in a variety of settings (50%) a. Facilitate demonstrations, public shows, programs, and activities with a high level of professionalism b. Prioritize the guests experience exhibiting care and concern when responding to or resolving guests issues maintaining a positives attitude verbally and nonverbally c. Collaborates with Discovery Place KIDS leaders and team members including volunteers to execute high quality guests experiences d. Engage museum guests leveraging informal educational approaches and techniques, including predesigned and impromptu activities e. Contributes to building processes and systems that drive creativity, ongoing learning and successful implementation of all museum experiences. f. Suggest content for variety of programming and methods of presentation, formally and informally g. Ensure relative experiences by adapting content and complexity to ages and interests of children and their families h. Assemble materials to be used in daily demonstrations and programming i. Assist in the implementation, operation, and execution of special event days j. Display a high level of enthusiasm, energy, and positive behavior to museum guests k. Contribute to the evaluation of the success of experiences through feedback provided by guests
• Work as a forward-facing guest service representative at the admissions desk ensuring exceptional guest experience and interaction (20%) a. Greet guests as they enter the museum, conducting orientations for groups b. Check in guests and sell retail items through the point-of-sale systems at the front desk c. Accurately perform admissions transactions/reporting and follow cash handling procedures d. Inform guests of daily and special programming, learning opportunities, membership, and special events e. Provide input to management on feedback and information from guests f. Monitor inventory levels of consumables and retail merchandise at the front desk and exhibit manipulatives and within the museum and proactively notify management of needs g. Process membership sales
• Monitor the museum exhibits, activities, and environment to ensure safety and high-quality guest experience and engagement (30%) a. Perform exhibit checks and either correct problems or report them to management b. Enforce safety and other policies/procedures within the museum c. Initiate and assist in emergency response procedures in accordance with Discovery Place Emergency Response policies and procedures d. Perform daily housekeeping routines for museum activities and exhibits e. Provide detailed cleaning, sanitization, and organization of exhibits and areas during down time f. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the organizational culture and expectations (100%) a. Continually maintain an outwardly positive demeanor toward coworkers and guests b. Maintain a collaborative, team-oriented approach, and can-do attitude c. Assist and support other team members and departments in their responsibilities when help is needed d. Welcome guests and team members from diverse backgrounds and abilities e. Display adaptability and flexibility in an ever-changing environment f. Assist in training and share business-related knowledge with fellow employees g. Maintain a consistently high level of performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level