Virtual Reality Specialist

ARTS COMMISSION; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal honorariums during overnightTrips

Paid sick leave accrual

Overnight travel opportunities

Job summary

Act One seeks energetic individuals to join as VR Specialists in Phoenix, AZ. You will drive a van to schools statewide, guide students through a curated VR classroom experience, and lead post-activity discussions.

Training is provided, and prior VR experience isn’t required. The role offers 20 hours per week during the school year with flexible scheduling, including potential evenings/weekends and some overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• COVID-19 proof of vaccination within last year.
• 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive our van to schools across the state and lead students through the VR classroom experience.
• Present and facilitate discussions after the VR activity.
• Engage in outreach and promotion during non-presentation periods.
• Some overnight travel will be required.

Skills

Verbal communication

English fluency

Organizational skills

Team player

Problem solving

Spanish (preferred)

Education

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Act One launched Arts Immersion, a traveling virtual reality field trip program into schools and we are looking for energetic, professional, reliable people to join our team. Drive our van to schools across the state and lead students through our curated VR classroom experience and discussion. Build your teaching experience and resume. Become an Act One VR Specialist today! Experience with virtual reality is not required.

Details:

• $21.50 hourly employee, plus honorariums for meals during overnight trips.
• 20 hours per week during the school year – when not presenting to schools, you will be participating in outreach and promotion.
• Some overnight travel will be required.
• Flexible schedule – most field trips take place Monday-Friday, with some opportunities in the evenings and on weekends.
• Paid sick leave accrual.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain a IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• COVID-19 proof of vaccination within last year.
• 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Dependable, professional, helpful, accommodating.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal communication skills with fluency in English.
• Experience working with students and/or classroom management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to pay close attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Personal initiative and creative problem-solving skills to manage on-site challenges.
• Must work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Fluency in Spanish highly preferred. Fluent Spanish speakers earn an additional $1.50/hour.
• Technologically savvy with a proven ability to learn and troubleshoot new equipment quickly.
• Job may include repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and/or writing; sitting for periods of time; standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching and reaching with hands and arms.

Organization/Company: Act One
Website: https://act1az.org/
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Apply by: 10/01/2026