STEM Learning Coordinator

Creative Discovery Museum inspires children to explore, innovate, create, and play. Through hands-on experiences and welcoming learning environments, the Museum supports curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning for all children and their caregivers.

The STEM Learning Coordinator is a member of the STEM Learning Team and supports the daily operation and activation of the Museum’s STEM learning environments, including the Make-It Workshop makerspace
. This role facilitates guest engagement through hands‑on activities, prepares materials and tools, and contributes to the development of maker-based learning experiences.

The STEM Learning Coordinator works with guests of all ages, including general admission visitors, school groups, and camp participants. The position requires curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to independently learn new tools, processes, and STEM concepts in order to support engaging guest experiences.

• Facilitate guest engagement in the Make-It Workshop (makerspace), maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment.
• Design and prepare makerspace activations, including activity concepts, materials preparation, and visual instruction guides.
• Ensure STEM materials, tools, and supplies are organized, maintained, and ready for guest use.
• Facilitate STEM programs for general admission guests, school groups, camps, and special events.
• Present science demonstrations for school tours on assigned days and serve as backup presenter as needed. May be engaged to help develop science demonstrations.
• Serve as backup facilitator for STEM tour workshops.
• Collaborate with the STEM Fabrication Coordinator to maintain a safe, organized, and engaging makerspace environment.
• Support efficient use of materials and budget through effective organization and reuse practices.
• Train or assist Museum staff in implementing STEM activations when needed.
• Collaborate with external partners to support STEM programming as assigned.
• Provide support across the STEM Learning Team and Education Department as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the STEM Learning Manager. Serve as backup on the STEM team and in the Education Department.

• Ability to develop creative, hands‑on STEM learning activities.
• Ability to facilitate engaging experiences for groups of varying sizes and ages.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage diverse materials and supplies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, staff, and volunteers.
• Ability to guide guest behavior to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Ability to independently learn new tools, technologies, and maker processes.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a makerspace, workshop, or similar creative environment preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children.
• Experience presenting or facilitating programs preferred.

• Work occurs on the Museum floor and in behind‑the‑scenes preparation areas.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work required.
• Saturday and Sunday availability required.
• Holidays worked according to STEM team rotation.

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Engaging actively with guests for several hours at a time.
• Lifting and transporting program materials and supplies.
• Operating tools and technology used in makerspace activities.

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