COMMUNITY OUTREACH DISCOVERY GUIDE

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

Children's Museum Of Houston - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

About the position

The Community Outreach Discovery Guide at Children's Museum Houston is responsible for facilitating family learning engagement at partner sites and through various community programs. This role aims to create a fun and engaging environment for children and families, ensuring they are inspired while learning through hands-on activities. The guide will uphold the Museum's policies and ensure participants enjoy their experiences at events.

Responsibilities

• Support the facilitation of Community Outreach activities including school-based Family Learning Events and community events.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of activations at events.
• Engage participants at events and facilitate their learning by describing and modeling activities.
• Monitor and re-stock supplies to ensure participants have necessary resources.
• Assist the Outreach team with planning and preparing for events.
• Be aware and sensitive to the cultural backgrounds of families served.
• Collect evaluations and sign-in sheets for events.
• Share information about other Museum offerings with program participants.
• Serve as a guide and mentor for new Outreach Discovery Guides.
• Enforce CMH Outreach Events rules and call for assistance when needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work at various locations and during peak hours.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills to interact with both adults and children.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Patience, dedication, and reliability.
• Detail-oriented and a team player.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Reliable transportation for travel throughout the city.
• High school diploma and some college education (currently enrolled).
• Previous experience working with children.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.