Employment

Employment with EUREKA!

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. If you are interested in volunteering at the EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum, please see the Volunteer page.

Hiring

*To formally apply, please send an updated copy of your resume and cover letter to hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org, with the email subject line "High School Tutoring Family Liaison."

General Description of Responsibilities: The High School Tutoring Family Liaison position is a part-time role which supports online/hybrid schooling, prioritizing the connection of families to math and science tutoring offered to 9th grade students to boost academic success at Grand River Academy. The incumbent will be responsible for engaging and supporting incoming 9th grade students, tracking student progress, and making meaningful relationships with families. The incumbent will be further responsible for creating rapport with District 51 staff, while adhering to EUREKA! policies and guidelines. This position will begin in August 2025.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Contact families regarding their students’ academic success, school events, and celebrations
  • Communicate with District 51 and EUREKA! staff about educational outcomes
  • Work to decrease barriers to academic success and educational access experienced by GRA students and families
  • Collaborate with EUREKA! tutors to utilize academic data to determine need for support
  • Attend EUREKA! Trainings

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in education.
  • Strong oral and written communication.
  • 1-2 years of classroom experience or experience in a family liaison position.
  • Ability to build rapport with students and families.
  • Professional and consistent communication across all stakeholders.
  • Accurate documentation of student outcomes, communicating outcomes with District 51 and EUREKA! Administration.
  • Ability to pass FBI and CBI background checks, pass District 51 background check.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination records

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

  • Experience with students and families in non-traditional educational settings.
  • Adequate experience with Gmail and Google calendar, and digital communication tools.
  • Experience with hybrid work environments.
  • Strong collaboration skills.

Additional Information:

Wages are dependent on the applicant's qualifications. Hourly wages start at $20.00/hour. Position open until filled with qualified applicant.

To formally apply, please send in a copy of your most recent resume to hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org with "Family Liaison: First Name, Last Name" in the email subject line. Our hiring team will reach out to you within seven days. If you have any questions about the position, you can reach out to our hiring team at hiring@eurekasciencemuseum.org. 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.

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).