Museum Educator

DISCOVERY PLACE INC•Charlotte, NC

5h•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 Summary: Facilitates guest and customer experiences, including paid programs such as camps and classes, Tier I and II shows, other educational activities, and performs admissions-related operations. This part-time position is scheduled 4-days per week

Requirements

Bachelor's degree-seeking from four-year college or university in science or education field, two years related museum or teaching experience/training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate programs, presentations, demonstrations, and lead educational activities in a variety of settings
Facilitate Tier I and II public shows, programs, and activities
Handle a variety of animals, including types classified by Living Collections as Tier I, II, and III
Engage museum visitors using informal educational approaches, including pre-designed and impromptu activities
Adapt content and complexity to ages and interests of children and their families
Select and assemble materials to be used in daily demonstrations and programming
Conduct inventory and purchases departmental supplies as requested
Lead special event days
Prototype experiences upon request
Teach Early Childhood and/or Lab classes for visiting schools, as booked
Display a high level of enthusiasm, energy, and positive behavior to museum guests
Evaluate success of experiences through feedback provided by guests
Work as a front-line customer service representative at the admissions desk and retail shop
Greet guests as they enter the museum
Check in guests and sell retail items through the point-of-sale systems at the front desk
Accurately perform admissions transactions/reporting and follow cash handling procedures
Conduct group orientations
Inform guests of daily and special programming, learning opportunities, membership, and special events
Provide input to management on feedback and information from customers
Monitor inventory levels of consumables at the front desk and within the museum and notify management of needs when apparent
Process membership sales
Monitor the museum exhibits, activities, and environment to ensure safety
Perform exhibit checks and either correct problems or report them to management
Enforce safety and other policies/procedures within the museum
Assist in emergency response procedures
Perform daily housekeeping routines for museum activities and exhibits
Provide detailed cleaning, sanitization, and organization of exhibits and areas during down time
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
Demonstrate behavior consistent with the organizational culture
Uphold Discovery Place’s Core Service Values of Inclusion, Teamwork, Personal Excellence, and Uncommon Courtesy
Continually maintain an outwardly positive demeanor toward coworkers and visitors
Maintain a team-oriented approach and can-do attitude
Assist other team members and departments in their responsibilities when help is needed
Display flexibility in an ever-changing environment
Assist in training and share business-related knowledge with fellow employees