Community Outreach Educator

DISCOVERY on Wheels Outreach Educator

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 foster a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where all are invited to engage in playful and educational experiences that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

Position Description:

Discovery Children’s Museum seeks a loyal, self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with dynamic presentation skills. This position is mainly responsible for the successful execution of the DISCOVERY on Wheels (DOW) Program and Community Outreach events. The Community Outreach Educator facilitates hands-on health science programming in local elementary schools using authentic medical equipment and models. This position is responsible for customizing experiences for diverse audiences, contributing to the development of innovative programming and experiences, and facilitating other engaging educational experiences in the community at festivals, fairs, family nights, etc.

Specific duties include facilitating Pre-K – grade 8 health science programs, commuting to school sites and community festivals, setting up and taking down programs in an organized and safe manner, maintaining equipment, and ensuring proper records are retained in accordance with policy expectations. This team member works directly with the Community Outreach Manager to ensure successful management of programming inventory, budgetary responsibilities, community outreach events, and special event days.

Responsibilities also include serving in a support role to the Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed, and facilitating Summer Camps as assigned. The Manager on Duty role includes overseeing the daily operations of the Museum floor, including personnel, and gallery and programming experiences. The Manager on Duty works on the Museum floor alongside and in a supervisory role to the Learning Experiences team members, interns, and volunteers. The Manager on Duty responds to visitor feedback and ensures a dynamic visitor experience.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of three + years of Museum experience required, or, three + years of elementary school teaching experience, or, combined three + years’ experience working with elementary school students in an educational setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or elementary education is highly desired, or related experience in the field required.

• Pleasant, outgoing personality. Passion for children and learning.

• Ability to lead groups of up to 30 children in hands-on lessons.

• Must possess demonstrated ability for strong problem solving and leadership skills and attention to detail.

• Must possess demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement, ability to be self-directed, and organized.

• Must possess dynamic presentation skills, with the ability to handle a fast-paced environment with distractions in a friendly and professional manner.

• Ability to present interactive and engaging health sciences content in a classroom setting.

• Ability to engage in hands-on learning activations with visitors at community fairs and festivals.

• A sincere desire to work with diverse constituents of children and adults of various backgrounds.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong attendance record.

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively to meet visitor needs.

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, and ability to work independently.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

• Possession of a valid Nevada driver’s license, good driving record and current personal liability insurance.

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Physical activities required include and are not limited to verbal and written communication of the English language, light and heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), typing, sitting, bending, walking and standing.

• Equipment use includes a company vehicle, medical tools and anatomical models, GPS navigational system, copy machine, computer and payroll software. Other equipment may be assigned.

​​License:

Must possess a valid Nevada driver’s license, good driving record and current personal liability insurance.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit/stand for several hours at a time.

• Able to drive a vehicle.

• Able to bend, walk, and stand.

• Able to work at a computer for extended periods.

• Able to use a radio for several hours at a time.

• Visual acuity and clear communication of the English language.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time.

Compensation:

$38,000 to $42,000 annual salary

Schedule:

Wednesday – Sunday

*Must be willing to work holidays, evenings and special events as requested, to accommodate museum operational needs.

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.