Programs Events Team Member

A Programs Events Team Member is the face of the museum’s public experience during evening events, 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. Programs Events Team Members may be assigned to work evening Museum events and facility rentals.

• Greet and assist museum guests, answering questions and providing information about exhibits, and day-to-day operations and services available during evening events
• Assist with set up and tear down of events
• 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 evening museum-wide events, facility, and special programs
• Support additional museum initiatives as assigned to spark curiosity and promote discovery learning experience during evening programs

Minimum Qualifications

• No previous education or experience required

Availability Requirements

• Flexible schedule, with weekend, holiday, and evening availability
• Have consistent and reliable transportation to and from work
• Have consistent and reliable contact methods (cell phone and email) and respond with responsible promptness when contacted

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Work involves crawling, climbing and crouching
• Work may include occasional pushing, 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.

This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position. Safety sensitive positions include job duties that could affect the health and safety of the employee or others.

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.