James E Richmond Science Center Student Worker

Charles County Public Schools; La Plata (MD); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

James E Richmond Science Center is seeking a student worker for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is part-time, non-exempt, and temporary, paying $15.00 per hour. Must be at least 16 years old and in high school for two years, with prior volunteer work at a science center or similar venue encouraged.

You will handle ticket and gift shop sales, assist attendees with hands-on science activities, check-in participants, and help with daily setup and cleanup. Weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and in high school for 2 years.
• Volunteer work at Science Center or similar venue.
• Prior experience working with children, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ticket sales, gift shop sales and monitoring the lobby.
• Give short presentations, as needed.
• Assist attendees with science lab activities.
• Assist with check-in and assignments.
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
• Help set up and clean up daily.
• Interacts with attendees.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Math and science skills

Flexibility

Integrity

Education

Some High School

Job description

James E Richmond Science Center Student Worker

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Job Info

• Job Identification 4955
• Job Category Temporary
• Degree Level Some High School
• Job Schedule Part time
• School Type Educational Center
• School Year 2026-2027
• Schedule Part Time School Year
• Terms of Employment 12 - Month Employee
• Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Job Description

Terms of Employment: 12 months

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Temporary Position

$15.00 per hour

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Must be at least 16 years old and in high school for 2 years

Volunteer work at Science Center or similar venue

Prior experience working with children, preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Demonstrated knowledge of sound Science lab practices and procedures

Evidence of exemplary interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service, communication (both written and verbal) and cross group collaboration skills required

Strong math and science skills

Must be comfortable working with all age groups of children

Must have flexibility, integrity and the willingness to learn

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for ticket sales, gift shop sales and monitoring the lobby
• Give short presentations, as needed
• Assist attendees with science lab activities
• Assist with check-in and assignments
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
• Help set up and clean up daily
• Interacts with attendees
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 500 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.