Museum Program Facilitator
Title: Museum Program Facilitator
Department: Discovery Center Museum
Reports To: Museum Program and Makerspace Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Wage: $16.00/hour
Position Overview: The Museum Program Facilitator assists the Museum Program and Makerspace Manager in implementing education programs and activities both in the museum and the makerspace. This position reports to the Museum Program and Makerspace Manager. This is a part-time position. Schedule will require weekend availability, occasional evening events, and potential additional hours during the summer months.
Discovery Center: Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois is dedicated to hands-on learning in the arts and sciences through more than 300 exciting exhibits spread over two floors and an award winning outdoor Discovery Park. We serve children, parents, and educators from the Rockford region and beyond through both Museum visits and outreach programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate museum programs under the direction of the Museum Program and Makerspace (MPM) Manager
- Be the lead back-up staff person for the makerspace which includes interacting with families, assisting with projects, keeping the space stocked and clean, and ensuring it is safe and well-maintained
- Assist with training Discovery Guides on any museum programs including demonstrations, planetarium shows, and other programs that are developed
- Work with the MPM Manager to develop programs and projects for the museum and makerspace with a focus on ensuring they are engaging, inclusive, and educational
- Provide program feedback and recommendations to the MPM Manager
- Provide material purchase needs and assist with inventory; keep the MPM Manager apprised of any potential repairs or needs the Makerspace may require
- Perform other duties as assigned
High School Diploma; teaching experience or education classes are preferred
- High School Diploma; teaching experience or education classes are preferred
- Able to work in a fast-paced, active environment with the ability to adapt to change while maintaining high energy and enthusiasm
- Able to interact and engage with groups and people of all ages
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about informal education, STEAM learning, and community engagement
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.
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.
Please direct questions, applications, and resumes to Mike Rathbun, Associate Director at:
815-972-2841 or [email protected]
