Experience Team Associate

Imagination Station; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused science center in Toledo is seeking enthusiastic Experience Team Associates to engage visitors of all ages. Candidates will facilitate interactive exhibits and present high-energy demonstrations. Ideal applicants will possess strong communication skills and a dynamic personality. This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work on weekends and evenings. Join us in sparking a passion for science through fun and education!

Qualifications

• Experience communicating and educating visitors from 1-100 years of age.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Drama or theater training/experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Impart knowledge and understanding of the exhibits.
• Present demonstrations to audiences of various sizes.
• Facilitate hands-on activities on diverse science content.

Skills

Solid communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to converse with people of all ages and at all levels

Proven ability to communicate clearly

Positive, dynamic personality

Job description

These key positions will be the face of the Imagination Station. These individuals will have the ability to assist visitors with exhibits on the floor including the High Wire Cycle and Simulator, and present high-energy demonstrations to audiences of 30-300 and facilitate hands-on activities for visitors in a fun manner while communicating meaningful science content. Individuals need to enjoy communicating and educating visitors from 1-100 years of age. Experience Team Associates are encouraged to bring their creativity and ingenuity to the position to provide a positive and meaningful experience for all visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Impart knowledge and understanding of the exhibits by explaining purpose, scope, and adaptability to science and everyday work/life experiences
• Present demonstrations to audiences of all sizes and ages
• Facilitate hands-on activities on a diverse array of science content
• Enthusiastically assist visitors with use of exhibits
• Strive to assure a meaningful visit for our visitors

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to converse with people of all ages and at all levels
• Demonstrated proficiency in the English language
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and in a concise manner
• Ability to stand for 8-hour periods
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds above waist
• Curiosity, with a desire to learn and share knowledge with others
• Positive, dynamic personality and demeanor is a must
• Able to work and contribute within a team of peers
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Drama or theater training/experience a plus

Imagination Station’s mission is to serve our community by providing informal science education and fun in order to spark a passion for the sciences by combining interactive exhibits and educational programming.

IMAGINATION STATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER