Exploration Educator - SPARK

Position Summary

MOXI seeks a team of playful, enthusiastic, and STEAM-loving part-time educators to play a critical role in advancing MOXI’s mission. This position is responsible for engaging guests, families, and students at facilitated STEAM programs on the museum floor, in MOXI’s makerspace, and in school and community programs. Educators not only engage visitors in open-ended exploration, but also are instrumental in creating safe and inclusive environments for visitors’ STEAM exploration.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about learning in informal environments, engaging and approachable, and interested in STEAM.

STEAM Education Manager

The position requires a commitment of 12-29 hours per week. The museum operates seven days a week and may require occasional early morning or evening shifts to support programs and special events. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, including availability on weekends and holidays, to meet the operational needs of the museum.

Onsite

$20.50/hour - $21.63/hour

Facilitating visitor interactions across museum exhibits and programs, including but not limited to:

• Engaging guests at exhibits + STEAM program carts.
• Facilitating design + maker activities in the Innovation Workshop.
• Supporting field trip programs including Engineering Explorations programs.
• Facilitating on- and off-site community and school outreach programs.
• Supports museum flow and operations:
• Greeting and welcoming guests proactively in a friendly, professional manner.
• Fielding guest requests, complaints, and praises in a positive, helpful manner.
• Collaborating closely with management to ensure readiness for handling building evacuations, guest injuries, and other potential emergency situations.
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive museum environment for guest discovery.
• Attending scheduled training sessions and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made in order to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Growth-centered work environment that includes professional development opportunities.
• Fun and creative organizational culture.
• Free membership after 3 months
• Tickets for family and friends - 4 annual
• Free admission into local museums including, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Lotusland, and Santa Barbara Zoo.
• Free ASTC membership for museums across the country.
• Discounts for Happy Hours at MOXI (if 21+).
• Monthly events for Staff (Birthday, employee celebrations, etc.)

• 40 Hours of Paid Sick Time

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation® is dedicated to igniting learning through interactive experiences in science and creativity. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone at 125 State Street, the museum is LEED-certified Gold and serves guests of all ages through its hands‑on exhibits and education programs. MOXI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization generously supported by its daily guests, members, facility rentals, and donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.

MOXI is a collaborative, creative, and fun place to work. Our team is guided by a set of core values that help create a joyful place where we empower curious minds to explore the world.

We are Playful. We are collaborative. We are experimenters – we take risks and embrace failure. We believe that diversity is critical to creativity.

To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter and a resume
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• Dynamic, engaging, and energetic, with an enthusiasm for STEAM, tinkering, exploring, and play‑based learning.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in a formal or informal setting; ability to maintain positive attitude.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Conscientious and detail‑oriented; must have an appreciation of the necessity of following through, record‑keeping, and documentation.
• Ability to organize and prioritize varied tasks in a manner that most effectively serves the needs of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal…