Science & Nature Presenter 1

Science & Nature Presenter I: Part-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. Now celebrating its 35th year, 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 consisting 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. 

Qualifications

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.  .

Schedules Offered (3 Days): 

Summer Schedule: 

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: OFF

Fall Schedule: 

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: OFF

*(Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings. Summer and Fall schedules availablilty required. Schedule can subject to change, based on museum needs). 

Compensation: 
$14.00/hour 

Benefits: 

• Accrued Sick Leave 
• 401K Plan Match After 90 Days
• Employee Discount at Museum Retail Store
• Museum membership after 30 days             

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.