Career Opportunities
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
To inquire about other opportunities, contact us.
It is the policy of the Discovery Museum to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the Discovery Museum will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Volunteering at the Science Center is a wonderful way to contribute to the community and to our mission.
Help to promote STEAM literacy by volunteering your time at Discovery
There are many ways to use your skills and expertise to help at the Science Center and make a difference in our community. We are looking for community members age 16 and up to serve as docents and community scientists in our exhibits, as well as assist with some of the following special projects:
Prepare and clean-up classrooms for science demonstrations and activities
Prepare materials for special programming
Assist with classes, planetarium shows, Science-on-a-Sphere demonstrations, and live science demonstrations
To apply, please fill out our volunteer application and return it to volunteer@shudiscovery.org.
Please check all areas of interest that apply and put an asterisk by your top two choices. Please note, all volunteers must complete a mandatory orientation prior to participating in any museum activities, and all long-term volunteers must begin with docent training and experience prior to taking on special projects. Volunteer shifts are 2-4 hours and must be scheduled in advance with our Family Engagement Coordinator.