Date: 10/24/24

Reports to: Lee Ann Gill

Classification: Non-exempt/Hourly

Position Overview:

Camp-In Facilitators are responsible for leading STEM activities with groups of children and adults overnight at the museum. Facilitators greet and sign the guests in, interact with the guests and oversee the camp-in schedule, run educational activities, serve an evening snack and continental breakfast, and help guests in the museum. This is a part-time position and requires a friendly, flexible individual who enjoys engaging with children and families in large groups.

Shifts are 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm or 5:30 pm – 8:30 am

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate camp-in activities and interact with program participants with a high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Supervise a diverse group of students and adults
• Monitor the museum floor operations including resetting exhibit pieces as needed
• Handle all situations ensuring the safety of museum guests and the security of museum facilities, equipment, and supplies
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as assigned
• Present a positive, professional image as an ambassador for the museum
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• High School Diploma; teaching experience or education classes are a plus
• Pass a background check
• Having an interest and ability to work with children
• Multi-task efficiently while maintaining a workload in a fast-paced, active environment with the ability to adapt to change
• Possess superior customer service skills with the ability to be creative, flexible, and positive
• Proven effective presentation and communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written or oral form

Work Environment:

This position requires the ability to stand and walk on the museum floor all-day long, maintaining friendly and courteous interactions with museum staff and visitors in a moderately noisy environment. This position requires bending, occasional lifting from floor to waist, reaching at shoulder height, and occasional reaching above shoulder height to access supplies. Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 40 lbs.

Additionally, this position requires the following:

• Effective use of PA system and communication radios
• Conforming to dress code including wearing of uniform shirts and apron
• This position requires staff to spend the night, and waking and responding to any issues if they arise.

DISCLAIMER

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested
in the course of employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully; the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualifications required for the position.