Discovery Guide (Part-time)
Discovery Guide positions are open to individuals ages 16 and older who are seeking a unique and exciting ground-level experience in the museum/science center industry. The opportunity will provide experience in guest services, visitor engagement, program delivery, tours, and much more. Discovery Guides with at least a high school diploma or equivalent initially earn $9 per hour (or $8 per hour without a high school diploma). Hours will range between 10 and 30 hours per week depending on candidate’s availability and performance.
Essential Functions:
- Greeting and interacting with HODC visitors throughout the day
- Facilitation of science-based interactive exhibit content
- Front desk operations including taking payment, counting cash drawers, selling gift shop items, and answering phone calls
- Giving paleontology tours of the Gray Fossil Site
- Engage in direct instruction of workshops, summer camps, outreaches, etc
- Represent HODC in the community at area events
- Performing science and art programs including Tesla Shows
- Ensuring each visitor to HODC and the Gray Fossil Site has an exemplary experience
- Facilitating birthday parties and group tours including field trips
- Help with special events including some after hours
- Ensure HODC is adequately cleaned and presentable throughout the day
Ideal Candidates:
- Outgoing, charismatic, positive attitude
- Naturally curious about the world around them
- Attentive to detail
- Thoughtful of others
- Creative mindset
- Prompt, committed, and organized
- Passion for science and informal education
Please email completed applications to: keith@visithandson.org. Background check and references required. No phone calls, please.
Hands On! Discovery Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Volunteer Opportunities
Become a Volunteer
There are many volunteer opportunities are available at Hands On! Discovery Center! From just a few hours to several times a week. Volunteers can be help in a variety of areas including:
- Child and/or Adult Education
- Art Studio Programs
- Docent
- Field Trip Guide
- Discovery Garden
- Cleaning
- Outreach Assistant
- Special Events
- Fundraising Events
- Clerical
- Exhibit Maintenance
A background check may be required. Adults 18+ may volunteer in any of the above areas. Limited volunteer opportunities available for ages 16-17. Please fill out the volunteer application for review.
Completed applications may be returned to keith@visithandson.org
The Center for Excellence in Paleontology accepts summer volunteers to work during the dig season. Click here for more information.
