Employment

We are looking for a muralist!

Thank you for your interest in partnering with EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum. We are looking for a muralist to create 1 or 2 STEAM-related murals on our concrete playground walls (pictured above). You can apply for 1 wall or both!
The first wall is 58ft x 3ft.The second wall is 36.5ft x 2.5ft.
Submission Details

• Stipend: $2,225- $3,500 for one mural or $5,000-$6,000 for both (inclusive of design, prep, materials and completion).
• Deadline: 9/10/26 for submission
• Painting Timeframe: October- November 2026 or March 2027 (if you are doing both murals, one could be completed later)
• Questions: jvanwaveren@eurekasciencemuseum.org
• Submit via this form.

Thank you so much to community members and the Grand Junction Commission on Arts & Culture for making this mural possible!
We are still seeking funding to for this project. If you're interested in donating, please visit our donation page.

Position Overview

Employment Type: Regular, non-exempt (15-25 hours per week)
Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, based on qualifications
Reports To: Environmental Institute Director

Seasonal for the Fall Semester

EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, in close partnership with School District 51 (D51), is seeking enthusiastic, adaptable, and collaborative OWL Instructors for the upcoming season. The Outdoor Wilderness Lab (OWL) program is an immersive outdoor education experience for D51 6th grade students. In this seasonal, part-time role, you will be based primarily on-site at the OWL campus, teaching rotating cohorts of 6th grade students. This position requires an educator who is as comfortable explaining the wonders of our natural world & desert ecosystems while they are keeping a group of middle schoolers engaged and safe in the great outdoors. Because this role sits at the intersection of EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum and D51, success relies heavily on stellar communication. Though your primary role will be facilitating outdoor, science-based, experiential learning for students, you will also serve as a key bridge between students, your team, and the administrative teams of both organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Student Engagement

• Deliver Dynamic Curriculum: Teach high-quality, hands-on outdoor education curriculum specifically tailored for rotating cohorts of K-12 OWL students.
• Adapt in Real-Time: Monitor student engagement and learning in real-time, adjusting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs and keep energy high.
• Teach in Outdoor Classrooms: Teach cohorts of students in outdoor learning spaces using educational materials to ensure a safe, clean, and effective learning environment.

Safety, Camp Operations & Overnights

• Overnight Supervision: Stay on campus overnight 2 to 12 nights per month to support campus safety, security, and overnight program activities.
• Manage Group Dynamics: Direct student behavior, work alongside district teaching staff, manage group dynamics, and handle minor incidents using D51 and OWL established policies.
• Uphold Safety Protocols: Maintain a high standard of physical and emotional safety for all students during outdoor day activities and overnight stays.

Communication & Collaboration

• Be a Bridge Builder: Maintain clear, proactive, and positive communication with OWL coordinators, visiting school teachers, D51 staff, families, and EUREKA! partners.
• Collaborate On-Site: Work closely with the OWL Coordinator, program staff, and high school counselors to ensure daily transitions and schedules run smoothly.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Classification: This position is full-time seasonal, and also has part-time options.
• Location: Primarily based on-site at the OWL Campus in Grand Junction.
• Day Shifts: Expect active, engaging 8 to 12-hour days when educating and managing student cohorts.
• Overnights: Requires 2 to 12 nights per month spent on-site

Qualifications & Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to seamlessly pivot your communication style whether you are speaking to a 12-year-old student, an anxious parent, a public school teacher, or a non-profit director.
• 2 years experience in outdoor education, camp counseling, and youth development, is highly preferred.
• Highly collaborative, flexible, and ready to handle the unpredictable nature of outdoor settings with humor and poise.
• Ability to navigate outdoor terrain, handle minor medical/behavioral incidents, and strictly adhere to safety protocols. First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain it) is required.