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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
The visitor services assistant position is designed for students or youth with limited volunteer or work experience. Supervised by the Director of Operations, they will assist with cleaning and administrative tasks while learning basic customer service and workplace tasks. Duties Regularly reset exhibits, ensuring all exhibit objects are put away and tidy. Light cleaning tasks, including sweeping, dusting, glass cleaning Sanitize exhibits as necessary Greet Visitors and answer questions Assist with programs, including preparation, supply distribution, and clean up. Administrative Tasks as necessary, including data entry, preparation of mail Other tasks, as directed Skills Friendly and Approachable Demeanor Willingness to learn and take direction Ability to work independently and with a team Comfortable with children Comfortable in a loud, busy, stimulating environment
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
Educators help facilitate hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities at Discovery Station. They assist the Director of Operations in leading weekly STEAM Saturday programs and pop-up activities throughout the day. Prepare supplies for engineering challenges like robot claws, amaze children with chemistry while making elephant toothpaste, and embrace the mess after making homemade paint! There is also an opportunity for the STEAM Educator to volunteer outside of normal operating hours at various community outreach events throughout the year. Duties Facilitate hands-on STEAM activities Help children use problem-solving to achieve their vision Assist in the preparation of supplies Maintain cleanliness of the Program Classroom and other exhibits as assigned. Engage children's natural curiosity. Skills Positive attitude and Friendly Disposition Ability to provide excellent Customer Service Loves working with children Comfortable initiating conversation with visitors and sharing information Experience teaching or STEM background preferred but not required Benefits Free annual membership to Discovery Station that is reciprocated at 380+ other Science Centers and Science Museums 10% off Treasure Gift Shop Purchases 10% off Birthday Party Rentals.
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
Docents serve as a host in the exhibit, creating a welcoming atmosphere and actively engaging children in the various activities. Enrich and educate visitors on STEAM principles through demonstration, hands-on play, and conversation. Our STEAM Machine exhibit has painting easels, a chalkboard wall, blocks, rotating featured crafts, and a wide variety of craft supplies for children to create whatever they can imagine. Volunteers should be motivated to maintain a working knowledge of the exhibit and willing to adjust their approach based on age level and background. Duties Guide children through currently featured crafts Help children use problem-solving to achieve their vision Assist visitors in the distribution of art supplies Maintain cleanliness of the Art Room and other exhibits as assigned Ensure craft supplies are stocked and organized Skills Positive attitude and Friendly Disposition Ability to provide excellent Customer Service Loves working with children Comfortable initiating conversation with visitors and sharing information Familiar with basic art principles and craft supplies Experience teaching or Art/ STEM background preferred but not required Benefits Free annual membership to Discovery Station that is reciprocated at 380+ other Science Centers and Science Museums 10% off Treasure Gift Shop Purchases 10% off Birthday Party Rentals.
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2023
