Part-Time Science Presenter

DHRM • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Science Museum of Virginia is hiring a part-time Science Presenter in its Education department. Science Presenters engage the Museum’s diverse visitors by delivering hands-on STEM programs and facilitating exhibit experiences. The position averages 29 hours per week, with a maximum of 1,500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided.

Presenters deliver programs for public visitors, school groups, and field trips, both in person and virtually. They also help develop and coordinate educational programming and support Museum events on-site and off-site. The position requires regular availability for weekends, holidays, and after-hours events.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of how to welcome guests and provide a friendly, engaging, professional atmosphere.
• Prior front-line experience providing quality customer service and clear communication.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, outgoing manner and patience when educating others.
• Ability to work with little supervision and follow through on instructions and feedback.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Comfort and experience interacting with diverse audiences of varying ages and group sizes.
• Availability to regularly work weekends, holidays, and after-hours events.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with families and children.
• Background in STEM and/or prior experience delivering K–12 programming in informal settings.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and facilitate engaging exhibit experiences.
• Deliver public programs, including exhibit interpretation, STEM carts (MELA’s), Science on a Sphere, Animal Lab, Eco Lab, Boost Kitchen, and other public presentations.
• Present programs for school groups and field trips, both in person and virtually through Digital Demos.
• Support evening and weekend Museum events, including Science After Dark, Science on Tap, Overnight Camp-In, Model Railroad, and GLOW.
• Assist with developing and coordinating educational programming for daily public programming, touring exhibitions, and Museum events.
• Assist at Museum events on-site and off-site.
• Train and mentor volunteers on Animal Lab and Eco Lab procedures.

What This Job Offers

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