Seasonal Program Team Member at Science Museum Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

14.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Engagement, Science Communication, Customer Service, Crowd Control, STEAM Education, Verbal Communication, Safety Protocol Adherence, Interpersonal Skills, Event Support, Instructional Facilitation

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description A Programs Team Member (Seasonal) 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. This position's end date is August 15th, 2026. If the employee is in good standing at the end of their seasonal position, they will be eligible for rehire. 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 Minimum Qualifications 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

Engage museum guests with hands-on exhibits and scientific demonstrations to promote STEAM learning. Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of interactive exhibits while supporting museum events and programs.