Program Presenter

Omaha Children's Museum, Inc•Omaha, NE

3d•$0 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Presenter works with the Education team to create memorable moments for families through performances and guest interactions. The role helps ensure that every guest has an engaging experience at Omaha Children's Museum (OCM), which is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to engaging imagination and creating excitement about learning. The position is part of the Education department, is on site and in person, and reports to the Education Manager. The position includes presenting educational programming at the museum and in the community, assisting with Museum without Walls events, and preparing materials and spaces for programs and special events. The Program Presenter also supports program evaluation and development, maintains supplies and inventory, and represents OCM to guests and community audiences.

Requirements

Enjoy working with the public and demonstrate friendliness, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a customer-focused approach.
Possess excellent organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work a weekday and weekend schedule and have weekend availability.
Successfully complete a background check.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
Have high energy and sound decision-making skills.
Desire to interact with guests of all ages.
Have a positive and adaptive attitude and be able to take initiative.
Be comfortable performing for crowds ranging from 5 to 300 people.
Stand and walk for most of the shift; navigate different museum areas; and bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach as needed.
Be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures for up to 6 hours per event, at up to 7 festivals annually, and during occasional outdoor outreach performances.
Perform repetitive tasks, including administrative work and data entry using computer software.
Push or pull equipment such as a small flatbed and wheeled cases.
Lift and carry up to 20 pounds alone or 80 pounds with a group.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Early Childhood Education, Museum Education, Informal Education, and/or Theater.
Experience and comfort driving a pickup truck with a trailer.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform memorized, engaging programs on STEAM, literacy, physical play, and other topics.
Interact individually with museum guests to provide personalized experiences.
Complete daily program operations, including setup and reset, cleaning costume pieces and props, checking supplies, and recording attendance.
Help evaluate and improve programs to ensure quality engagement.
Assist with handling and performing as special characters.
Train incoming staff on programs.
Present entertaining and educational outreach programs to audiences ranging from 5 to 300 people.
Keep outreach materials and program inventory organized, cataloged, and stocked.
Represent OCM in person during performances.
Work with the Education team to develop new programs and characters.
Work with Education leadership to facilitate Museum without Walls events in the community.
Assist with setup, facilitation, and audience engagement at festival events.
Maintain Museum without Walls materials and inventory before and immediately after events.
Interact with diverse audiences and represent OCM in the community.
Gather and prepare materials for upcoming outreach programs and special events, and ensure company vehicles are clean and loaded for events.
Help prepare the museum for special event weekends by gathering supplies and costumes, hanging decorations, and creating community craft examples.
Assist with collecting and entering monthly programming and outreach data.
Communicate upcoming outreach, Museum without Walls, and program needs to people outside the organization as requested by the Director of Education.