Gallery Engagement Facilitator

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring place to work? We are looking for you! Arizona Science Center is an exciting, fast-paced, and hands-on environment for our guests and our team.

 At Arizona Science Center, we take pride in providing the perfect mix of fun, education, and excellent service to our guests of all ages. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Gallery Engagement Facilitator, GEF, ensures the mission of Arizona Science Center: To inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science. The GEF provides exemplary STEM engagement with guests on the museum floor, within galleries, and exhibits.

 Within the informal learning team, the GEF prepares, presets, leads, and facilitates fun, engaging STEM activities, demonstrations, programs, and camps. The GEF will collaborate with team members to foster engagement for success in learning, learn new content for traveling exhibitions, and provide animal husbandry for Arizona Science Center’s small invertebrate collection. The GEF will engage guests in a variety of hands-on activities, and explore fun science concepts through gallery interpretation and on-stage demonstrations. 

 Overall, the GEF will offer inclusive and exciting STEM experiences by serving as an outgoing, friendly, and team-oriented leader with Arizona Science Center. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Lead and facilitate fun, engaging STEM activities and demonstrations for guests and families of all ages
• Provide customer service and build positive relationships with guests
• Provide exhibit-related educational programming and explore with guests on exhibits inside the museum
• Conduct basic animal husbandry for our small collection of invertebrates
• Set up and clean experiments, labs, demonstrations, and activities
• Work with Exhibit Technicians to coordinate exhibit maintenance needs
• Prepare, present, and facilitate hands-on STEM activities for students in on-site camps, workshops, and other onsite workshops
• Present enjoyable, interactive Planetarium shows 
• Facilitate activities in onsite makerspace

Overall Duties

• Supervise activities and experiments to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences
• Sort supplies and maintain upkeep of materials and exhibits
• Provide excellent communication with team members and collaborate on projects and programs
• Research and develop inquiry-based activities for the floor, camps, and clubs
• Assist with projects in the Informal Learning Department
• Assist Arizona Science Center team members in delivering the mission of the center

BENEFITS include, but are not limited to:

• 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
• 15 days of accrued sick time
• 12 weeks paid Family Care Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600 Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
• Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. The requirements below are a representative combination of various knowledge, skills, and abilities that would enable an individual to be qualified for this position. 

 Skills 

• Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting 
• Skill and knowledge in adapting content and complexity to the ages and interests of program participants
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to present effectively to diverse audiences
• Skills in public speaking
• Ability to manage and engage large and small groups 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and evenings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office, and basic computer functions

 Educational System Knowledge

• K – 12 educational systems
• Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
• Next Generation Science Standards Framework
• Knowledge of technology applications and integration in K – 12 grades
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A.A, B.S. or higher in science, education, recreational programming, or STEM field preferred, or a combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two years teaching STEM subjects in a formal or informal environment preferred but not required
• A science, education, or museum background is highly preferred
• Experience engaging people in interactive, and hands-on learning experiences
• Experience in planning and coordinating activities
• Experience working in an educational setting with a variety of audiences
• Experience with student-directed, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches
• Acquisition of a food handler’s card and fingerprint card may be required and paid for by the Science Center

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Arizona Science Center maintains a firm of equal employment opportunity for all Employees and applicants.  We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and dismiss employees based on factors such as experience, character, ability, and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.