Hands on Experience Educator - PT

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Hands on Experience Manager, the Hands-On Experience Educator - Part Time is responsible for daily lab operations and providing a high quality and engaging experience in both the BioLab and ChallENGe Lab. This position will implement efficient and thorough protocols and procedures for all Bio Lab and ChallENGe Lab operations including maintaining consistent material preparation for activity stations, controlling lab capacity, and assisting with staff and volunteer training. The educator will collaborate with the Challenge Lab and Bio Lab Leads and other staff to develop original and engaging programming and execute them for a variety of ages and skill levels. This position will support both BioLab and Challenge Lab and will be scheduled for spaces based on needs and coverage for events and activities.

Requirements

• Experience with and a passion for engaging youth in educational programs.
• Individual must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, positive attitude, collaborative spirit and ability to interface at all levels.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Punctual and professional with a commitment to promoting Museum values and mission.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with makerspace related tools and software a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Engage with museum visitors in the Bio Lab and ChallENGe Lab, providing assistance with the activity stations and provide information to enhance the visitor experience.
• Monitor and control lab visitor entrance and capacity.
• Manages station supply replenishment, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Track daily attendance for school and public visitors in the labs.
• Assist in cross-department workload to accomplish all short and long-term institutional program goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees