Employment

Hiring

The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum is always seeking dedicated individuals to assist with making the basic elements of science and mathematics available for students and adults to investigate hands-on. Positions at the museum range from part-time STEAM Internships that help run and teach science programs, to administrative positions that help plan programs and reach the public, to engineers that help build exhibits, to full-time teaching positions that make an impact in a significant amount of programs offered at the museum. Open positions are listed below, please email hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org with any questions about other positions available. Applications for STEAM Interns and Instructor are accepted year-round for the upcoming season. If you are interested in volunteering at the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, please see the Volunteer page

Open Positions

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Summary of Role:

An Environmental Institute Instructor is responsible for facilitating outdoor, science-based, experiential learning for students K-10 during EUREKA!’s summer field programs. We are looking for applicants who love to adventure outdoors, have a passion for environmental science, and enjoy working with students in a wilderness setting. An instructor is responsible for helping to manage safety, logistics, gear, and fun on day-long and overnight trips.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Responsibilities

  • Deliver / teach lessons that provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in educational programs outdoors
  • Effectively manage student behavior
  • Maintain an engaging, fun, safe, and secure environment for students
  • Prepared for intensive programming during summer season
  • Enthusiasm, initiative, and dedication to learn and create curriculum

Leadership & Teamwork

  • Strong communication, leadership, and team building skills
  • Provide outdoor recreation and risk management oversight
  • Perform work independently and in a team environment
  • Assist in the museum with EUREKA! daily operations and events on occasion
  • Demonstrate ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment

Public Relations Responsibilities

  • Engage and interact with program participants and parents in a positive and professional manner
  • Utilize effective written and oral communication techniques
  • Dress and act in a program appropriate professional manner

Safety

  • Adhere to and enforce EUREKA!’s safety policies, procedures and practices to ensure the safety of program participants and staff
  • Assist with risk management practices associated with outdoor recreation / backcountry travel

REQUIREMENTS

  • Successful outcomes on a criminal background check
  • Commit to minimum 6 full weeks in between May 28 - August 08
  • Must have a current Wilderness First Aid Certificate (Wilderness First Responder preferred)
  • CPR, First Aid, AED training required within 90 days of hire
  • Must be over 21 years old
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive larger vehicles including, but not limited to, 12-passenger van, 14 passenger bus, trailer (CDL not necessary)
  • Applicant must be available to work several multi-night expedition camps throughout the summer, sometimes multiple weeks in a row with weekend breaks
  • The position spends time hiking, climbing, biking, and floating in remote settings outdoors. Must be able to maneuver, lift and carry materials, packages, and supplies up to 35lbs.

The EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. This policy applies to the entire duration of employment or possible employment. EUREKA! is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Information:

Wages are dependent on the applicant's qualifications. Starting range between $17 - $22/hr based on qualifications. Start date May 20, 2024

To apply, submit this application. Our hiring team will reach out to you within one to two business weeks. Interviews will begin in February 2024. If you have any questions about the position, you can reach out to our hiring team at hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org.

Staff Testimonials

Charea Magday: Former Animal Care Specialist

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Hi! My name is Charea, and I worked on the Critter Care team caring for our terrestrial animals from August 2022 until I graduated college in December 2023! I really love animals, so working with the critters was an amazing experience. Aside from feeding and cleaning their enclosures, I mostly spent time cuddling the animals and learning about their personalities. This position helped me learn about caring for many different species besides your typical dogs and cats. It also allowed me to learn how to work independently, since I typically came in after museum hours. I think the best part is that I got so many pictures and videos of these amazing critters. I am planning on going into wildlife rehabilitation after this, so my time at EUREKA! will definitely help me out in the future. Thank you to the EUREKA! staff and the animals for helping me learn and grow. I hope that my time spent on the team helped many people learn about all the wonderful things these animals have to offer and I'll truly miss every one of them (even the scorpions).