Part-Time Mix Mentor

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The MiX Mentor role at The Science Museum of Virginia offers a part-time opportunity to guide teens in STEM activities at the MiX space located on Broad Street Station. You will lead hands-on, maker-based sessions and serve as a positive near-peer role model for ages 13–18.

Scheduled for 29 hours per week, with a maximum of 1500 hours annually, this position requires evening and weekend availability. A strong background in youth engagement and STEM education is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with teens in informal educational settings and STEM activities.
• Proven ability to engage low-income and at-risk youth.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate inquiry-based activities in The MiX for teens aged 13–18.
• Lead weekend programming during the school year and summer weekday programs.
• Support other museum events and programs as needed.

Skills

Teen mentoring

STEM content knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media content creation

Job description

Title: Part-Time Mix Mentor

State Role Title: Education Support Spec I

Hiring Range: $17.00/Hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia seeks a dynamic individual to work in The MiX as a MiX Mentor to our teen members. The MiX, is a (free) membership based, teens-only space within the Science Museum of Virginia that encourages deeper engagement in STEM disciplines through a hands‑on, maker-based environment.
As a MiX Mentor, you’ll facilitate engaging, inquiry-based activities and guide teens ranging ages 13-18 as they build skills, confidence, and curiosity. Mentors lead weekend programming during the school year and weekday programming in the summer, while serving as positive near-peer role models who help teens explore college and career pathways. The MiX Mentor may also occasionally support other exciting museum events and programs.
If you’re passionate about hands‑on learning, youth mentorship, and helping young people discover their potential, this is your chance to help “light the spark.”
Please note that this is a part‑time position and will be scheduled for 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested applicants must apply at http://jobs.virginia.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience working with teens in informal educational settings, with demonstrated STEM content knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging STEM classes, workshops, and activities. Proven experience supporting youth from low‑income and at‑risk populations. Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills required. Experience in informal science or art programming and/or grades 6–12 education essential. Previous experience mentoring youth and supporting teens from low‑income and at‑risk populations is a plus. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Considerations

A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (or comparable video/audio editing software) strongly is a plus. Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter is a plus.

Special Instructions

We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E‑Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time