Museum STEM Educator & Interactive Facilitator

McWane Science Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

McWane Science Center in Birmingham, AL seeks an entry-level STEM Facilitator to engage museum visitors through hands-on activities, demonstrations, workshops, and floor programming. You will support exhibits like the Shark and Ray Touch Tank and Itty Bitty Magic City, while assisting with animal care and safety procedures.

This position emphasizes communication, presentation skills, teamwork, and a passion for science education, with required availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Friendly, outgoing, and upbeat personality with excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Comfort in leading presentations and interacting in a group setting with both children and adults.
• Experience in presentation of informal science programs preferred.
• Ability to interpret and communicate science concepts with enthusiasm for learning.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to handle small animals, including reptiles and marine animals, in program presentations required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate open and guided experiences to engage visitors of all ages in curiosity and discovery, including public programming and exhibit interpretation.
• Engage with visitors at various exhibits and gretting gates to establish exhibit expectations and spark discussion.
• Lead STEM-based connections to everyday life during early learning activities in exhibits such as Itty Bitty Magic City.
• Assist with care of the educational animal collection (feeding, cleaning, handling).
• Execute daily opening and closing procedures in exhibits as scheduled.
• Support Museum Engagement in creating a vibrant atmosphere on the museum floor.
• Answer visitors’ questions about the center, exhibits, and programming.
• Maintain programming venues, classrooms, and supplies in good condition.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

McWane Science Center in Birmingham, AL seeks an entry-level STEM Facilitator to engage museum visitors through hands-on activities, demonstrations, workshops, and floor programming. You will support exhibits like the Shark and Ray Touch Tank and Itty Bitty Magic City, while assisting with animal care and safety procedures.

This position emphasizes communication, presentation skills, teamwork, and a passion for science education, with required availability on weekends, evenings, and holidays.