Birthday Party Assistant, Education Dept.

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States Houston Museum of Natural Science Full time
Job Details:
  • Position: Birthday Party Assistant, Education Dept., Hermann Park and/or Sugar Land
  • Employment Status: Part Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt, $12 per hour
Job Summary:
  • The Education Department at the Houston Museum of Natural Science strives to provide an inspirational learning environment, promote scientific inquiry as a mode of thinking, and to engage children in the wonders of science.
  • As such, we are looking for fun individuals to help facilitate our birthday parties and interpret museum displays for our guests. 
  • As part of the job duties, Birthday Party Assistants will be trained in interpretation for tours of the various exhibit halls. This position is available for our two locations: Hermann Park and/or Sugar Land. 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Deliver exceptional experiences to patrons
  • Set up, decorate and clean the party spaces
  • Manage party timeline to adhere to tight deadlines
  • Make changes based on feedback from party parents and Education supervisors
  • Supervise and interact with children of all ages in a fun, positive way
  • Lead tours through various exhibit halls 
  • Lead assigned crafts for party guests
  • Assist setting up and serving with parent-provided foods, , including cutting the cake plating, distributing and clean-up
  • Help party parents transport items to and from their cars
 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Well organized, able to prioritize tasks and time
  • People-oriented, respectful, friendly, engaging and willing to take initiative
  • Enjoys problem-solving
  • Flexible, personable and able to multi-task
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Interested in and enthusiastic about various topics covered in the museum exhibitions and programming
  • Previous experience in early childhood education
Requirements:
  • Access to a smartphone during work hours with reception in the museum
  • Able to work weekends
  • Able to arrive on time for all shifts
  • At least of legal age.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Have reliable transportation for regular and after-hour shifts 
  • Able to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs and lift up to 25 pounds
  • Comply with the museum’s COVID-19 protocols
Perks of Working at HMNS Include: 
  • Free individual-level HMNS membership
  • Free admission to museum exhibit halls, Butterfly Center, Planetarium, Giant Screen Theater and satellite facilities
  • Discounted programming including museum summer camp
  • Free staff parking
  • Predominately daytime hours
Application Instructions:
  • To apply, please submit your resume to jobs@hmns.org. 
  • No phone calls, please.
  • HMNS does not respond to inquiries regarding application status.
 The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an EEO Employer.

About Houston Museum of Natural Science:

The mission of the Houston Museum of Natural Science shall be to preserve and advance the general knowledge of natural science; to enhance in individuals the knowledge of and delight in natural science and related subjects; and to maintain and promote a museum of the first class.



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