Facilitator at St. Louis Science Center

Description

At the Saint Louis Science Center, our mission is to ‘inspire everyone to be curious and engaged in science’. We seek to make science accessible through informal, interactive learning experiences. We are a team of educators, entertainers, and science enthusiasts, who work together to make the Saint Louis Science Center one of the top 10 in the country.

Our Facilitators work in the galleries to engage guests with tabletop activities, facilitate exhibits and help them explore disciplines that bring out their inner geek! We are looking for a high energy person who wants to make science more accessible! Must have the ability to interact effectively with audiences of diverse ages and backgrounds, love working as part of a team, and be a lifelong learner.

This position is for Earth Sciences, Energy Stage, and Energy Gallery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver inquiry-based experiences at our Science Conversation Stations to guests as well as engage them in gallery interactive gallery experiences.
• Assist in the daily operations of the Science Center’s galleries, including opening and closing procedures of the galleries.  
• Cross Train in other galleries to be a part of the bigger Gallery Programs team.
• Cross train on resetting and cleaning of all gallery spaces to be able to ensure guests have access to tidy spaces
• Flexible Schedule and the ability to work weekends and holidays is required to accommodate the needs of our guests.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to actively engage guests during your shift. 
• Be able to withstand large crowds and loud noises.

OTHER DUTIES

• Other duties as assigned 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• HS diploma or equivalent required. 
• College course work in a relevant Science, Informal Education, Museum Studies preferred.
• 1 year of working experience is required; science education or cultural institution experience a plus.
• National Association for Interpretation Training a plus.