Birthday Party Assistant

Description:

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, Assistants will be trained in interpretation for tours of the various exhibit halls.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering exceptional experiences to patrons.
• Setting up, decorating, and cleaning the party spaces.
• Helping guests transport items to and from their cars.
• Supervising and interacting with children of all ages in a fun, positive way.
• Leading tours through various exhibit halls of the museum.
• Helping with food, including setting up parent-provided foods, cutting the cake, and distributing food.
• Keeping the party on time and adhering to tight deadlines.

Minimum qualifications/Requirements:

• Well organized, able to prioritize tasks and time.
• People-oriented, respectful, friendly, engaging, and willing to take initiative.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must be on time for all parties.
• Handle constructive criticism and be willing to make changes based on feedback from party parents as well as the Youth Education Staff.
• Must comply with the museum’s COVID-19 protocols.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Interested in and enthusiastic about various topics covered in the Museum exhibitions and programming.
• First-hand experience in early childhood education in general.
• Enjoys problem-solving.
• Flexible, personable, and able to multi-task.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Access to a smartphone during work hours with a reception in the Museum.