Outreach Programs Facilitator; Part-Time

Career Opportunities with Museum of Science Inc

Outreach Programs Facilitator (OPF) – Part Time

Hours:

10-15 hours/week

ROLE & LEVEL/GRADE: A1 / 1

The Outreach Programs Facilitator will work as a member of the Frost Science education team to deliver educational and engaging live science performances and classes to families and students across South Florida. Live science performances may include leading hands‑on classroom activities, performing live shows or demonstrations, and leading other engaging educational programs at schools, community centers, libraries, and events. The Outreach Programs Facilitator regularly presents on topics that may be related to many fields of science including chemistry, astronomy, physics, earth sciences, biology, and more.

• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of the Museum.
• Perform interactive science shows, demonstrations, and classes at schools, libraries, community centers, and events in the South Florida area.
• Deepen participation of audiences by delivering dynamic live science shows, interactive experiments, demos, classes, hands‑on activities, theater‑style shows, participatory games, quiz shows, etc.
• Work with staff and volunteers to present live outreach programs 4-8 hours per day. This includes travel to and from outreach destinations, set up and take down of materials, and conducting post‑performance discussions as needed.
• Adhere to weekly schedules and other tasks as assigned.
• Report feedback from guests and other staff on a periodic basis to ensure show quality and improve audience satisfaction.
• Aid with the management, preparation, and troubleshooting of all materials necessary for supporting outreach programs and report any issues related to outreach equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service by maintaining a positive and friendly attitude and through guest interactions by answering questions related to outreach content and other general Frost Science information.
• Maintain excellent communication with outreach locations and points of contact. This can include speaking on the phone and emailing with points of contact about estimated times of arrival and departure, necessary set‑ups for outreach programs, etc.
• Reaches out to schools, libraries, and community centers about opportunities for outreach programs.
• The Outreach Programs Facilitator is required to work a flexible and varying schedule that will include weekends, holidays, and non‑traditional hours (this may include 2-3 evenings per month for special events and programming).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field or 3‑5 years experience in conducting science outreach programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background and/or strong interest in several scientific areas: health, astronomy, physics, biology, etc.
• Theatrical experience and/or demonstrated ability to deliver exciting and engaging presentations is a plus.
• Experience working with children, youth, and/or families in informal learning environments is a plus.

• Must demonstrate strong performance skills and have a demonstrated commitment to delivering scripted material and communicating scientific concepts.
• Must feel comfortable and enthusiastic about speaking in front of large audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the museum’s mission statement, goals, and policies as per employee manual.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with creativity, curiosity, integrity, and determination.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively share information across and between multiple disciplines and reach audiences with varied technical and organizational knowledge.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving up to 40 miles one way in own vehicle (reimbursement provided) or the Frost Science Van.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole).

The physical demands…