Interested in Working at the Museum?
Ready to start an exciting new career in science? Candidates may fill out the online application or download the application. Completed applications may be e-mailed to info@midamericamuseum.org.
Specific positions may require a different method of application in order to be considered. Thank you for your interest in working at Mid-America Science Museum!
Job Openings
Job Summary:
Museum Educators entertain and teach people of all ages with science-based presentations, demonstrations and activities that are fun and educational. Premium customer service is required at all times while representing the Mid-America Science Museum. Educators are comfortable working with children and speaking in front of groups of all sizes.
Department: Education
Reports to: Director of Education
Education: Bachelor’s degree or two years of related experience preferred.
Experience Required: Child Care, Early Childhood Education, or related experience.
Special Requirements: Background Check, AR State Criminal Record Check, Pass initial drug screening.
Description of Duties:
- Presents classes and demonstrations in museum and in outreach venues as assigned
- Lead museum summer camps as assigned and provide backup assistance to other staff members during camps
- Develop new classes and activities with Education Team as needed
- Operate Tesla Coil and conduct theater and Digital Dome shows as needed
- Provide excellent customer service to all museum visitors
- Ensure classrooms, materials, and equipment are clean and ready for use
- Provide interaction with guests in museum galleries as scheduled
- Ensure museum floor is presentable and clean
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Special Skills:
- Must be a team player.
- Must be engaging, outgoing, patient, and able to relate to and work with a wide variety of individuals and people of all ages
- Work a flexible schedule occasionally unsupervised
- Must be available for evening and weekend work hours and work proportionate share of those times
- Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements:
- Physical: Push/pull objects fewer than 20 pounds. Perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as typing, etc. Sit for prolonged periods and reaches above shoulders.
- Sensory: Read fine print on correspondence, legal documents, etc. Distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, etc. Able to speak clearly and be understood, while also understanding others, using the English language.
- Cognitive: Concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption. Attend to a task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time. Understand and relate to concepts behind specific ideas. Remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over long periods of time, at least several months.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to kaylai@midamericamuseum.org.
