Part - Time DSC Museum Generalist

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Danville Science Center is seeking a dynamic, energetic part-time Museum Generalist to support the guest experience team. The role delivers high-quality customer service and represents the museum’s brand while helping create memorable visitor experiences. Duties include interpreting exhibits, assisting with hands-on STEM programs, outreach events, birthday parties, and special events; providing guest-services support; operating the Dome theater console; assisting in the museum gift shop; and helping maintain the Butterfly Station. Other duties may support the museum’s mission and strategic goals. The position is scheduled for 20–25 hours per week, with a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.

Requirements

• Ability to implement STEM education in informal settings, or equivalent training and experience.
• Strong customer-service skills and extensive customer-service experience and/or training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to engage effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Confident, dynamic presentation skills in one-on-one and group settings, with the ability to deliver content in an engaging and energetic manner.
• Experience in cash handling and/or retail sales.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage money and inventory accurately and accountably.
• Availability to work weekends, including required Sunday shifts, holidays, and occasional evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Museum experience.
• Interest in science and/or experience in K–12 science education.
• Experience working with children of various ages.
• ASL or Spanish language competencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality customer service and represent the museum’s brand.
• Engage visitors through exhibit interpretation.
• Assist with hands-on STEM programs, outreach events, birthday parties, and special events.
• Provide guest-services support.
• Operate the Dome theater console.
• Assist in the museum gift shop.
• Help maintain the Butterfly Station.
• Perform other tasks aligned with the museum’s mission and strategic goals.
• Work required Sunday shifts, holidays, and occasional evenings depending on museum programming and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed