Houston Museum of Natural Science is Hiring a Birthday Party Assistant, Education Dept. Near Houston, TX
Job Details:
Position: Birthday Party Assistant, Education Dept., Hermann Park and/or Sugar Land
Employment Status: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, $12 per hour
Job Summary:
The Education Department at the Houston Museum of Natural Science strives to provide an inspirational learning environment, promote scientific inquiry as a mode of thinking, and to engage children in the wonders of science.
As such, we are looking for fun individuals to help facilitate our birthday parties and interpret museum displays for our guests.
As part of the job duties, Birthday Party Assistants will be trained in interpretation for tours of the various exhibit halls. This position is available for our two locations: Hermann Park and/or Sugar Land.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver exceptional experiences to patrons
Set up, decorate and clean the party spaces
Manage party timeline to adhere to tight deadlines
Make changes based on feedback from party parents and Education supervisors
Supervise and interact with children of all ages in a fun, positive way
Lead tours through various exhibit halls
Lead assigned crafts for party guests
Assist setting up and serving with parent-provided foods, , including cutting the cake plating, distributing and clean-up
Help party parents transport items to and from their cars
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Well organized, able to prioritize tasks and time
People-oriented, respectful, friendly, engaging and willing to take initiative
Enjoys problem-solving
Flexible, personable and able to multi-task
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Interested in and enthusiastic about various topics covered in the museum exhibitions and programming
Previous experience in early childhood education
Requirements:
Access to a smartphone during work hours with reception in the museum
Able to work weekends
Able to arrive on time for all shifts
At least of legal age.
High school diploma or GED
Have reliable transportation for regular and after-hour shifts
Able to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs and lift up to 25 pounds
Comply with the museum’s COVID-19 protocols
Perks of Working at HMNS Include:
Free individual-level HMNS membership
Free admission to museum exhibit halls, Butterfly Center, Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater and satellite facilities
Discounted programming including museum summer camp
Free staff parking
Predominately daytime hours
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@hmns.org.
No phone calls, please.
HMNS does not respond to inquiries regarding application status.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an EEO Employer.