Science & Nature Presenter

Position: Science & Nature Presenter 1 Full-Time
Science & Nature Presenter I:
Full-Time About DISCOVERY Children’s Museum:

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is dedicated to the educational enrichment of children through hands-on, interactive learning. The Museum’s mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning by fostering a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where all are invited to engage in playful and educational experiences.

Position

Description:

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum seeks a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to work as part of an interpretive floor team comprised of adults and teen volunteers and interns. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while creating a mission-oriented environment with excellent customer service and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

Interact in a positive and engaging manner with teachers, students and families and explain hands-on exhibits.

Present interactive and educational demonstrations and assist with the development of special activities.

Present public programs to large audiences inside and outside of the Museum setting.

Support volunteers throughout the Museum. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for children and learning and will have experience working in the field of Science and Nature Education.

Experience/Qualifications High school diploma required.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a Science and Nature discipline or related discipline preferred.

Teaching experience highly preferred

Physical Requirements:

Include and are not limited to light and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), sitting, bending, walking and standing.

Schedule Offered:

Monday: OFF Tuesday: 9:45 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:45 am – 5:00 pm Friday: 9:45 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: OFFSunday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Schedule can change based on museum scheduling needs. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings.

Compensation:$14.00/hour Benefits:

DISCOVERY pays 100% of the premium for Employee Basic Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-Term Disability coverage

Additional optional benefits include Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, Accident Insurance, Child and Spouse Life Insurance
13 paid holidays

Generous vacation time

Free museum membership for you and your family

Accrued sick time DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer that values and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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