Outreach Explorer III - Full Time

Perot Museum Of Nature And Science; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual in Spanish

Theater or improvisation experience

Job summary

The Museum in Dallas seeks an Outreach Explorer III to lead interactive TECH Trucks, outreach vans, and camp programs for PreK–8 audiences. You will travel across the DFW area and engage diverse communities with high-energy demonstrations.

As an experienced performer, you will mentor Tier I and II facilitators, innovate curriculum delivery, and provide detailed feedback to improve programs. Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in performance, informal education, or museum programming.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership in group settings with children.
• Enthusiasm for inquiry-based learning.
• Valid driver's license with auto insurance.
• Audition demonstrating advanced engagement and informal education performance style.

Responsibilities

• Lead TECH Trucks, outreach vans, and camp programs with minimal supervision.
• Train and mentor Tier I and II facilitators.
• Innovate program delivery and suggest curriculum improvements.
• Represent the Museum at high-profile community events and partner programs.
• Provide detailed program feedback and evaluation data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Audience engagement

Leadership

Inquiry-based learning

Event coordination

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: 2201 N Field St Dallas TX 75201 - Dallas, TX 75201, Position Type: Full Time, The Outreach Explorer III – Full Time reports to the Outreach Manager and serves as an advanced performer who independently leads dynamic, high-impact, inquiry-based learning experiences through TECH Trucks, outreach vans, camps, and outreach programs for PreK–8 audiences. This top-tier role exemplifies exceptional informal education and entertainment, consistently delivering memorable, audience-captivating programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently leadTECH Trucks, outreach vans, and camp programs with minimal supervision
• Train and mentor Tier I and II facilitators
• Innovate program delivery and suggest improvements to curriculum
• Represent the Museum at high-profile community events and partner programs
• Provide detailed program feedback and evaluation data
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities – No

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in performance, informal education, or museum programming
• Exceptional ability to engage and entertain diverse audiences
• Proven leadership in group settings with children
• Enthusiasm for inquiry-based learning
• Valid driver\'s license with auto insurance
• Successful audition demonstrating advanced engagement and informal education performance style — the highest performance standard

Preferred Experience

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Theater or improvisation experience

Essential Functions

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
  • Remain calm and poised in assisting in all guest services-related matters
  • Stand for up to 5 hours at a time
  • Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk and hear
  • Travel throughout the DFW area
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
  • Walk
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee must occasionally:
  • Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Work evening and weekend shifts
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Disclaimer

The following job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job.