Program Team Member at Science Museum Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guest Engagement, Exhibit Operation, Communication Skills, Safety Protocols, Crowd Control, Team Collaboration, Interactive Learning, Science Demonstrations, Curiosity Promotion, Inclusivity, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving, Public Interaction, Logistics Support, Physical Stamina, Positive Attitude

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description A Programs Team Member is the face of the museum’s public experience, engaging guests of all ages with hands-on exhibits, scientific demonstrations, and interactive learning. Team members operate exhibits, spark curiosity through informal conversations with guests, and guide visitors in exploring STEAM topics in a fun and welcoming environment. Program Team Members may be assigned to work Museum events, birthday parties, facility rentals, auxiliary programs, camps, or overnights. Greet and assist museum guests, answering questions and providing information about exhibits, and day-to-day operations and services available Operate and monitor interactive exhibits, ensuring they are safe, clean, and functional, reporting maintenance needs to the Programs Team Supervisor or Programs Facilitation Manager Maintain physical appearance of museum by keeping areas clean and organized Facilitate activities or science demonstrations Be comfortable with learning the various science concepts associated with the exhibits and sharing that information with guests Encourage guest interactions with exhibits and activities through open-ended questions and hands-on support Assist with crowd control, program logistics, and exhibit resets as needed Support museum-wide events and special programs Support additional museum initiatives as assigned to spark curiosity and promote discovery learning experience Requirements No previous education or experience required. Availability Requirements Flexible schedule, with weekend and holiday availability required and some occasional evening shifts available Have consistent and reliable transportation to and from work Have consistent and reliable contact methods (preferably cell phone and e-mail) and respond with reasonable promptness when contacted Additional Requirements Professionally represent Science Museum Oklahoma and its mission, this includes maintaining good hygiene, personal care, and appropriate appearance Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all guests feel welcome to experiment, explore, and create Engage confidently with children and adults, including being silly, animated, and high-energy when appropriate Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including clear verbal communication Maintain an approachable, kind, and confident demeanor, with a willingness to receive and apply feedback Apply a practical understanding of safety protocols and best practices when conducting science demonstrations or hands-on activities Follow schedules accurately and consistently; punctuality and reliability are essential Work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and personalities to contribute to a positive team culture Working Conditions This position works in an active and busy children’s museum setting. Work involves frequent standing and walking for long periods of time. Work may involve crawling, climbing and crouching Work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must be able to perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Relationships This position has no direct or indirect supervisory responsibilities. This position must maintain positive working relationships with management, employees, applicants, vendors and the general public.

Responsibilities

Program Team Members engage guests with hands-on exhibits and scientific demonstrations while ensuring the safety and functionality of the exhibits. They also facilitate activities, assist with crowd control, and support museum-wide events.