POSITION SUMMARY
Education Facilitators are highly motivated and outgoing individuals with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that provide exceptional experiences to all of our visitors through play, facilitation, and policy enforcement.
This entry-level position spends 100% of their time on the exhibit floor staffing Tot Spot, Look Out Cove, Wave Workshop, Bay Hall, Discovery Hall, Festival Plaza, and the Art Studios, as well as facilitating drop-in programming for visitors to the Museum. Full-time, part-time, and on-call roles are available at a starting rate of $13.00/hr.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Enforce safety and Museum policies in exhibit spaces.
Staff exhibit spaces and interact with visitors throughout indoor and outdoor exhibit areas.
At all times, demonstrate and model a high level of professional conduct and communication with all visitors and staff.
Greet visitors and help orient them to the Museum.
Perform opening and closing duties and maintain the upkeep of program spaces and exhibit halls.
Model ways to safely play with the Museum exhibits.
Model appropriate practices for teaching and learning with young children.
Facilitate Art Studio programs.
Assist and facilitate Story Time, Toddler Circle Time, Creative Labs, and other drop-in programs.
Facilitate programming for festivals, special events, and other programming as assigned.
Provide educational experiences through play and create an environment that encourages curiosity, creative thinking, exploration and experimentation by using developmentally appropriate techniques.
Participate in regular team meetings.
Flexible to change schedule and work extra hours as necessary. Available to work the first Wednesday of every month (Free Days), mid-November through mid-January during the busy holiday season, and on all Open Mondays and Council Childcare days.
Other duties as assigned by the Visitor Experience Assistant Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and interest in working with young children 0-8 years and their families.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to resolve guest situations.
Able to work with a variety of people from various backgrounds and cultures.
Capable of speaking in front of large and small groups of visitors.
Must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
Able to perform physical activities such as bending, moving around and picking up items for 2-3 hours at a time. Ability to stand up for 8 hours and lift and carry up to 25 lbs. short distances.
Must have excellent problem solving skills, be dependable, flexible and have an outgoing and friendly personality.
Some customer service experience desirable.
A reliable source of transportation is required.
Flexibility to work any day of the week, holidays, and evenings as required.
Must be at least sixteen years old.
Some college level course work preferred.
Ability to speak Spanish or Cantonese preferred.
NOTE TO CANDIDATE
Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.
ABOUT US
Our mission: To ignite and advance creative thinking for all children.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is designed to ignite creative thinking in children. 7.5 acres of natural beauty inspires families to engage in a world of possibilities. Framed by the majestic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Museum is a space for imaginations to run wild. Every curated detail of our exhibits brings creative thinking to life for all stages of childhood. Navigate winding tunnels to develop physical and intellectual risk-taking skills. Feel the rush of cold-water tide pools that surprise and awaken curiosity. Imagine new worlds by transforming into a spider, a ship captain, or a bridge builder. At every turn is a new opportunity to challenge the boundaries of creativity.
Now we are taking these experiences beyond our physical location. We launched the Center for Childhood Creativity in 2011 to pioneer new research, thought-leadership, and teacher training programs that advance creative thinking in all children—extending our impact beyond the Museum.
WHAT WE OFFER
The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 Museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through the Museum’s Center for Childhood Creativity.
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
How to apply
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Attn: Grace Abusharkh, 557 McReynolds Rd. Sausalito, CA 94965, Email: gabusharkh@badm.org, Fax: 415-339-3905