Education Specialist - Museum jobs in Nevada

Reports to: Museum Manager
Status: Part-time
Schedule: 12-30 hours/week. Variable schedule including regular business hours and

Saturday/Sunday and some evening availability is required.
Compensation: Starting at $16/hour

Objective: Engage with museum visitors to create an inspiring environment to learn and explore.

Enforce the museum’s safety rules and policies to ensure a safe environment for
visitors, volunteers, and staff.

Requirements: An ideal candidate for this position is a mature, responsible, dependable individual

who can work enthusiastically, respectfully, and professionally with a wide variety of
audiences. Candidate must possess excellent customer services skills and the ability to
work individually and part of a team. Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and
trustworthy; with the ability to create a welcoming environment by engaging with
museum visitors of every age and interest. Comfort with public speaking and
presentations preferred. Must be able to lift, scoot, push and pull 50 pounds, with or
without reasonable accommodation alone and up to 100 pounds in tandem.
Coursework in and passion for science education preferred. Use of radio for
communication is required.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates seeking higher education
(bachelor’s or graduate degree) are preferred.

A pre-employment background check and drug screening are required.

Environment: The working environment is primarily indoors but may require occasional work

outdoors. Must be able to work approximately 80% of each shift on your feet, walking
about the museum.

Job functions: The duties and functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Help museum visitors engage with programming and exhibits.
• Ask and answer questions that help visitors discover exciting information about

policies, protocols, and procedures, and in compliance with Museum rules and
regulations. Clean up of activities as needed.

• Help train and lead volunteers and interns in museum activities.
• Facilitate and act as liaison for birthday parties held at the museum. Provide

demonstrations, and exhibits. Alert supervisor to low supplies in a timely manner.

• Assist with special events including setup and tear down which may require

• Assist during emergencies, directing parents, children and staff members to

• Assure cleanliness and safety to create an inspiring, safe environment to learn and

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Museum Manager or Chief Operating

The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is
committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment,
regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or
domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual
orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
state or federal law or local ordinance. The Discovery is a drug-free workplace.

Revision date: June 8, 2023