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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
Overview We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love children and want to help them discover the joy of STEAM! 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 STEM principles through demonstration, hands on play, and conversation. Our Lego Robotics exhibit has multiple robots operated by both tablets and headsets, as well as other hands-on activities for children to engage with. Volunteers should be motivated to maintain a working knowledge of exhibit activities and willing to adjust their approach based on age level and background. Duties Greet and Welcome visitors Engage children in hands on Robotics Exhibits Guide visitors through Robotics activities Educate children on STEM principles through hands on play and active conversation Maintain cleanliness of exhibits Ensure all technology is properly functioning and troubleshoot as necessary Skills Positive attitude and Friendly Disposition Ability to provide excellent Customer Service Loves working with children Comfortable initiating conversation and speaking with groups Comfortable with technology/ basic troubleshooting 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: Jun 22, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles. 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 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
Date Posted: Jul 17, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
Overview We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love children and want to help them discover the joy of STEAM! 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, 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 Help children use problem solving to achieve their vision Assist visitors in distribution of art supplies Guide children through activities or provide inspiration when necessary Maintain cleanliness of 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: Jun 22, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Hagerstown, MD 21740
Overview We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who love children and want to help them discover the joy of STEAM! Provide an excellent shopping experience for visitors from the moment they enter the gift shop, through and beyond checkout. Perform cashier and salesperson duties with enthusiasm. Duties Greet Visitors as they enter gift shop Provide excellent customer service and answer visitor questions Perform basic cashier duties Assist with merchandising and inventory as necessary Assist with basic cleaning duties in gift shop and other areas as assigned Desired Skills and Characteristics Positive attitude and Friendly Disposition Ability to provide excellent Customer Service Experience with Cash Handling Comfortable working with children 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: Jun 22, 2022
