Job Details

Job Title: Engagement Lead: Chemistry & Physical Science, Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Are you looking for a fun, inspiring place to work? We are looking for you! Arizona Science Center is an exciting, fast-paced, and hands-on environment for our guests and team.

At Arizona Science Center, we take pride in providing the perfect mix of fun, education, and excellent service to our guests of all ages. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

SUMMARY:

The Engagement Lead: Chemistry & Physical Science (Engagement Lead) ensures the mission of Arizona Science Center: to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science. The Engagement Lead provides exemplary STEM engagement both inside the museum and outside, with organizations across the state.

Within the Informal Learning team, the Engagement Lead develops, prepares, and facilitates engaging Chemistry & Physical Science activities, demonstrations, programs, and camps. The Engagement Lead will collaborate with team members to foster engagement for success in learning, learn new content for traveling exhibitions, and provide animal husbandry for Arizona Science Center's small invertebrate collection.

The Engagement Lead will oversee the implementation of chemistry and physical science materials within the Arizona Science Center, coordinating with other departments as needed to advise on exhibits and programming. The Engagement Lead will engage guests in various hands-on activities and explore chemistry and physical science concepts through gallery interpretation and on-stage demonstrations.

Overall, the Engagement Lead will offer inclusive and exciting STEM experiences by serving as an outgoing, friendly, and team-oriented leader with Arizona Science Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Chemistry & Physical Science Content and Programs

• Manage and maintain organization, safety, and usage of laboratory space and equipment
• Work in collaboration with supervisors to provide team training and development for Chemistry & Physical Science, including chemical safety and inventory management
• Lead the development and facilitation of fun, engaging Physical Science activities and programs for guests and families of all ages
• Manage and coordinate maintenance of Tesla coils and Van de Graaff generator
• Coordinate between departments to plan and execute after-hours events and themed programming

Museum Floor and Guest Engagement

• Facilitate activities and programs for guests and families of all ages
• Provide customer service and build positive relationships with guests
• Provide exhibit-related educational programming and explore with guests on exhibits inside the museum
• Conduct basic animal husbandry for our small collection of invertebrates
• Set up and clean experiments, labs, demonstrations, and activities
• Work with Exhibit Technicians to coordinate exhibit maintenance needs
• Prepare, present, and facilitate hands-on STEM activities for students in on-site camps, workshops, and other onsite workshops
• Facilitate activities in onsite makerspace

Overall Duties

• Supervise activities and experiments to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences
• Sort supplies and maintain upkeep of materials and exhibits
• Provide excellent communication with team members and collaborate on projects and programs
• Research and develop inquiry-based activities for the floor, camps, and clubs
• Assist with projects in the Informal Learning Department
• Assist Arizona Science Center team members in delivering the mission of the center

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Arizona Science Center maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all Employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss Employees on the basis of such factors as experience, character, ability, and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

ACCOMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

BENEFITS include, but are not limited to:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days
• 15 days of accrued sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
• Admission Exchange Program - Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. The requirements below are a representative combination of various knowledge, skills, and abilities that would enable an individual to be qualified for this position.

Skills

• Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting
• Skill and knowledge in adapting content and complexity to the ages and interests of program participants
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to present effectively to diverse audiences
• Skills in public speaking
• Ability to manage and engage large and small groups
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and evenings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office, and basic computer functions

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• B.S. or higher in the physical science field is required, with a degree in chemistry strongly preferred
• Experience in a lab setting, following safety guidelines, and maintaining equipment required
• Experience communicating physical science and other STEM concepts to an audience preferred but not required
• Experience with student-directed, inquiry-based, experiential learning approaches is preferred but not required
• Experience in planning and coordinating activities preferred but not required
• Acquisition of a food handler's card and fingerprint card may be required and paid for by the Science Center