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The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History has a part-time position opening for a store clerk working at the admissions counter and in the museum store. This position is 10 to 20 hours weekly. Scheduled hours will be between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday through Sunday, including holidays. May be required to work some evening special events. Schedule needs to be flexible.
Store clerk will perform the following duties:
Department: Development
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Development
Status: The position is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position with 40 hours/week. Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision after 90 days, Matching 401K after 6 months. Paid sick leave, vacation, and 7 paid holidays.
Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview
The primary role of the Development Associate is to assist the Director of Development and the Development department at the Nuclear Museum with various administrative, membership, facility rental, and grant writing duties,
These duties include but are not limited to data entry and management, record maintenance, and member/donor correspondence, oversight, and recognition. This position will assist in other development program efforts such as mailings and clerical support, as needed, and they will provide direct customer service to member and donor prospects.
The Development Associate will attend outreach events representing the museum as a means of member recruitment and facility rental promotions. Occasional evening and weekend events and rental attendance will be required. This position will also help procure items for the museum’s annual Gala and Silent Auction and will assist the Event and Facilities Rental Coordinator with rental management.
The Development Associate will assist the Director of Development with grant writing and sponsorships to support the museum. This position will research, develop, write, and submit proposals, letters, reports, and other materials necessary to secure grant support from private foundations and government funding sources.
Essential Job Functions
Position Requirements:
Desired Attributes:
Application: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jennifer Galloway, Director of Development
Position: Director of Education, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Organization: National Atomic Museum Foundation
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Reports to: President and CEO
Job Description: The Director of Education will administrate the entire educational program for the museum. This includes the supervision and management of three permanent education department staff, several temporary staff during summer camp, and numerous volunteers associated with the creation and presentation of programs about nuclear science and history.
Responsible for curriculum development and integration, attention to state standards, presentation formats, overall education program quality, data collection, and survey activities, grant funding deliverables, teacher interfaces, program guide development, enrichment, outreach services, student safety, and employee safety, overseeing and implementing goals and objectives within the strategic plan.
Develop Education Department annual budgets. Chair the museum education committee and participate in museum management processes and meetings. Works with the Director of Development and grant writer to meet the department’s developmental goal by providing support for both grant application and implementation and funding opportunities. Works with the Director of Communications to identify audiences and create and implement marketing plans for programs. Works with the Curator and Collections Department to create educational content for temporary and permanent exhibitions.
Requirements: The Director of Education will have at least five years of experience with informal museum education or similar informal or formal education experience. This person must have a high degree of personal energy and possess great interpersonal and administrative skills. Must possess at least a Bachelor’s level degree from an accredited University – and the fields of study in science, science education, or education administration are greatly desired. Must be exceptionally well organized and able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced museum environment with multiple projects. This person must be willing to collaborate with other museum departments, outside entities, and partners.
The museum operates a summer camp, outreach services, in-museum programming, and adult programming, among other offerings. A science education background is helpful for comfort with topics involved in STEM education initiatives that lean heavily toward science. Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Word and Excel. Comfortable with using online programs for event and camp management. Ability to relate to people of all ages, diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. Comply with a flexible work schedule that may include some weekends or evenings.
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History: The museum is chartered by Congress as “America’s Museum resource for nuclear history and science”. In existence for 55 years, the museum presents unique exhibits and programs to people of all ages with an emphasis on science education.
Salary and Benefits: This full-time, exempt senior professional position is supported by major medical, dental, vision, 401k retirement savings program benefits.
Application: Interested persons should send a cover letter, a current resume of experience, plus three references to the National Atomic Museum Foundation. Attention: President and CEO Jennifer Hayden
The National Atomic Museum Foundation is an equal opportunity employer
Department: Education
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Education
Status: Non-Exempt/Contracted/Part-Time
Hours: Variable Hours/Week
Rate: $12-$13/ per hour
This position is not eligible for major medical and additional benefits.
Position Purpose:
A summer camp counselor is responsible for assisting the camp teacher manage classroom STEAM activities for participants enrolled in the “Science is Everywhere” summer day camp at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History that caters to children Pre-K through 6th grade.
There are eight camp weeks (three different camps per week with varying student age ranges) for the 2024 summer camp season, starting on June 3, 2024. These are for ages Pre-K through rising 6th grade. The Camp Counselor will be responsible for assisting the camp’s teacher in an assigned group of multi-age campers each week of camp. The part-time Camp Counselor needs to be available Monday-Friday, June 3 through July 26, to work approximately 25+ hours per week for the duration of the summer camp program.
Responsibilities:
Schedule:
There are eight camp weeks (three different camps per week with varying student age ranges) for the 2024 summer camp season, starting on June 3, 2024. The part-time Camp Counselor needs
to be available Monday-Friday, June 3 through July 26, to work approximately 25+ hours per week for the duration of the summer camp program. This person should have open availability.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker with a genuine passion for working with and empowering young people. Applicants should be patient, fun-loving, and confident in their ability to motivate and assist campers in everything from learning new skills to developing positive adult and peer relationships. This person should be able to work in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment with excellent communication skills.
Candidate must have experience working with children, especially ages Pre-K through 12, and must have 1-2 years of experience in childcare, teaching, or camp counseling. Applicant must demonstrate skills in conflict mediation and have a flexible schedule daily and weekly.
Application: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and three references
Each Museum team member plays a vital role in fulfilling our goal to help our guests learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Visitors can explore how nuclear science continues to influence our world. The museum strives to present, through permanent and changing exhibits and displays, the diverse applications of nuclear science in the past, present, and future along with the stories of the field’s pioneers.
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