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STORE CLERK/ADMISSIONS

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:

Welcome visitors to the Museum
Maintain overall knowledge of the Museum and store
Help customers with the selection of merchandise
Respond to all concerns/inquiries of customers quickly with a sense of importance
Handle money and other payment transactions, enter transactions into and operate the point-of-sale computer system
Clearly communicate information regarding product availability and Museum information
Answer the telephone in a pleasant and professional manner and transfer calls as needed
Participate in store’s physical inventory process
Maintain the cleanliness of the store
Dispose of cardboard waste and trash
Ensure stock levels on the sales floor are maintained
Organize and price merchandise, maintain merchandise signage
Make public address announcements when needed
Perform other duties as assigned by Museum management and supervisors

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

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

Import member and donor information into the database
Ensure the maintenance of clean data and up-to-date records
Work with the Director of Finance and Director of Development to ensure accurate record-keeping
Provide email and phone correspondence with members and donors
Assist the Event and Facility Rental Coordinator with rental management
Attend all Museum member and public events
Investigate and identify prospective funding sources through colleagues, directories, periodicals, and internet research.
Write letters of inquiry and solicitation for funding and draft compelling grant proposal narratives for general operating and restricted project grants.
Assist the Director of Development with the management of grant and sponsorship activity, reporting, and management

Position Requirements:

Demonstrated organizational skills
Advanced writing skills
Strong communication skills
Research skills
Meets frequent and revolving deadlines
Ability to meet high expectations and take pride in their work

Desired Attributes:

College Degree preferred
Grant writing experience
Experience working in a result-oriented environment
Data software management experience
Deadline and detailed oriented

Application: Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Jennifer Galloway, Director of Development

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

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

SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS

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 6^th 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 6^th 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:

Participating in group activities with all the campers.
Assisting the camp teacher with needs relevant to camp classroom management, including set-up for camp day and re-set for the following day.
Assist in ensuring campers’ safety during classroom and off-campus activities.
Monitoring mealtime with campers as the teacher breaks for lunch.
Oversees transitions to and from scheduled events.
Participate fully in week-long camp classes. Monday-Friday of chosen weeks.
Assist camp teacher in managing class resources.
Report all accidents/incidents to the camp teacher and Education leadership team.
Help maintain a classroom climate that nurtures and supports an informal and fun learning environment.
Ensure campers’ safety during classroom and off-campus activities.
Assist in monitoring weekly off-campus field trips.
Attend the program orientation meeting (May 18^th) and one post-camp meeting (TBD).

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

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