Career Opportunities

Bean Sprouts Café—the nation's leading hip and healthy kids' café—is searching for positive, playful, innovative, and health-conscious people to join their team. (NOTE: Bean Sprouts Café at the Bay Area Discovery Museum is independently operated.) Current openings include:

Kitchen Staff

Barista/Cashier

POSITION SUMMARY

Birthday Party Assistants are responsible for facilitating 1 to 8 on-site children’s birthday parties on Saturdays and/or Sundays.  Birthday Party Assistants are the face of these parties and have direct interaction with anyone coming to a birthday party at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-call weekend position with a starting salary of $15.00 per hour. Hours will vary from week to week.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Birthday party set-up and clean-up.
• Greeting host families and guests.
• Interacting with children, parents, and party guests in a child’s birthday party setting.
• Party facilitation, which includes but not limited to arts and crafts activities, face painting, playing games, leading treasure hunts, and directing other open-ended creative play activities with children.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children ages 1 to 8 years old in a setting that required interacting and engaging children.
• A clear understanding of the Museum’s educational philosophy.
• Experience in a customer service role.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability and flexibility.
• An outgoing, friendly, enthusiastic, and creative personality.
• The ability to follow a detailed party schedule daily.
• The ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
• The ability to work with a variety of people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online here.

Applicants should be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter. Please attach your cover letter in step 2 of the online application process when prompted to attach other documents.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, the Museum’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. In addition to competitive salaries and benefits, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 Museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through the Museum’s Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC).

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Bay Area Discovery Museum seeks an enthusiastic, motivated, and outgoing Front Desk Assistant to welcome our guests and assist with their entry into the Museum. If you have customer service experience -- such as in a retail, restaurant, or museum setting -- and believe in our mission to inspire creative problem solving for all children, then we invite you to apply!

Front Desk Assistants are the museum’s first point of contact with visitors and are a crucial part of onsite visitor experience. As the face of BADM, Front Desk Assistants are responsible for greeting customers, ringing admission sales, promoting museum memberships, and sharing information about programs - all while maintaining BADM’s high customer service standards. This position will also have the opportunity to aid administrative and special event projects across departments of the museum.

This is a part-time non-exempt position reporting to the Assistant Manager of Membership and Admission. Weekly schedule will include some weekend work. Starting pay for Front Desk Assistants is $15.00/hour.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold BADM’s customer service standards; greet and engage all visitors (including members, guests, and groups) with a friendly, helpful tone.

• Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor and resolve guest issues calmly while working in a hectic and vibrant environment; report areas of ongoing concern to Assistant Manager of Membership and Admission.
• Perform cashier duties and Front Desk opening and closing procedures while ensuring the proper handling of cash and sales receipts.

• Promote and sell Museum memberships and programs.

• Answer visitor and member inquiries via telephone.
• Maintain clean and tidy Front Desk, including guest queues, ticketing areas, and related spaces, to provide a safe and inviting atmosphere in the entry area.
• Manage organization of lost and found items.
• Assist with administrative tasks including, but not limited to inputting daily membership sales, fulfilling memberships, and restocking supplies and merchandise.

• Participate in procedures to respond to emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; positive, energetic, and friendly demeanor
• A minimum of 1 year visitor services experience required, preferably in a fast-paced, customer facing environment.
• Proficient experience with cash handling and point of sale or ticketing systems preferred, experience with Altru a plus.

• Desire to work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and cooperatively with other museum departments to ensure an integrated guest experience.
• Reliability and a self-starter attitude; initiative to seek out work during slow business times.
• Capable of maintaining focus and positive, professional demeanor while serving large numbers of visitors.
• Basic computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to positively accept direction and complete tasks with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• English proficiency required; bilingual skills an asset (Spanish or Cantonese preferred).

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online at:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Please be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter, which will be requested in two different steps of the application process.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, BADM’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year. In addition, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through BADM’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is seeking an Individual Gifts Officer to manage the museum’s relationship with individual donors capable of supporting BADM’s biggest strategic priorities. The museum provides children with the high-quality early learning experiences they need to be successful. Over the past 5 years, BADM has increased its annual fundraising revenues by 50%. The development team functions dynamically and cross departmentally with education, marketing, finance, and the CEO.

It is an exciting time to join BADM’s development team; the museum has raised almost $14 mm in advance of the public phase of a $20 mm capital campaign. The campaign will underwrite a new campus site plan and new exhibits designed by world-renowned architects at Olson Kundig, which will include 20,000 square feet of renovated space, 4 new STEM exhibits, an iconic new entry building, and new classroom spaces to accommodate our growing field trip program.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Individual Gifts Officer is a key member of the development team and raises critical resources for key institutional priorities, including:

• the capital campaign;
• robust STEM education programs 1) onsite for more than 365,000 annual visitors; 2) offsite through our community programs (including the Try it Truck, BADM’s mobile engineering lab) in schools and libraries; 3) nationally through our research center; and
• access initiatives, including more than 91,000 annual free/reduced admissions and 15,000 scholarships for school children to ensure greater inclusivity for all children.

This position works with the Director of Development, Associate Director of Individual Giving, Donor Circles and Annual Fund Manager, the Board of Trustees, and the Friends of BADM to secure new, renewed, and increased gifts from individuals to help build the museum’s individual giving pipeline. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Development.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors capable of making $5,000 - $25,000 gift by implementing identification and research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for each prospect. Ensure that active and effective cultivation and stewardship strategies are executed for all prospects.
• Work closely with Director of Development, Associate Director of Individual Giving, and Donor Circles and Annual Fund Manager to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects to support the campaign, programming, and operating needs of the institution.
• Support campaign fundraising by preparing materials, including briefs, talking points, and print materials for Trustee volunteer and staff outreach, cultivation, and meetings with donors.
• Meet with donors and qualified prospects and work to advance and strengthen BADM’s relationships these individuals.
• Support the museum’s major fundraising events and cultivation/stewardship events.
• Write donor correspondence including solicitation proposals and reports.
• Ensure the highest quality donor stewardship. Respond quickly and effectively to donor requests; create and implement stewardship strategies.
• Work closely with Development Coordinator to ensure gift acknowledgment letters, prospect tracking, database accuracy, mailings, reports, and donor communications are accurate and timely.
• Track and prepare regular reports on the status and budgets for relevant gift categories.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• 1 - 3 years demonstrated success with individual fundraising, including direct solicitation experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and experience in successful relationship-building with prospects, donors, volunteers and board members.
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of major gift donors in order to develop relationships between them and the Museum.
• Commitment to the Bay Area Discovery Museum’s mission.
• Experience successfully interacting with and motivating donors, volunteers and staff.
• Outstanding time management and analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple fundraising activities and initiatives at one time.
• Highly motivated, flexible, resourceful, well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of setting and achieving goals and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and other relevant applications, as well as experience working within a moves management and/or development database (we currently are transitioning from Raiser’s Edge to Altru).
• Ability to work as a team member and also independently.
• Commitment to providing excellent internal and external customer service.
• Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community, especially in education field and/or cultural institutions is preferred.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online at:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Please be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter, which will be requested in two different steps of the application process.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position. 

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, BADM’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year. In addition, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through BADM’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Graphic Design Intern reports to the Graphic Designer and will have the opportunity to learn about Bay Area Discovery Museum’s in-house design process from concept to creation. All BADM items are designed on-site including event and marketing material, newsletters, mailings, signage, invitations, and more. The Graphic Design Intern would ideally commit to between 8-16 hours per week for the duration of the spring semester depending on his/her current work or school schedule. This is an unpaid internship position and the intern must receive college credit for their time at BADM.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Graphic Design Intern will collaborate with the Marketing team to understand the importance of brand identity standards and how to maintain the consistency of established standards while pushing to interpret them in inventive and meaningful new ways. This intern will be involved with designing and making edits to digital ads, postcards, posters, on-site signage, and more. Further responsibilities include taking on-site photographs and editing in Photoshop, as well as organizing and tagging photos.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College Junior, Senior or recent graduate majoring in Graphic Design
• Photoshop expert: deep knowledge and skills
• Significant experience with Adobe Creative Suite products InDesign and Illustrator
• Some experience with Word, PowerPoint, After Effects and digital photography is a bonus

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should submit their resume online at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

*Please have a portfolio available upon request.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of a background/criminal check, if extended an offer for an internship position. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

Museum Educator

Museum Educators are motivated, outgoing, and creative individuals, who, through teaching and customer service skills, provide an exceptional visitor experience to all children and caregivers. Educators use play, experimentation, and developmentally appropriate facilitation practices to enhance the museum experience, all while learning skills and best practices to succeed in the education, museum, and informal education space.

Museum educators will spend their time facilitating programming and staffing exhibit spaces, welcoming and orienting visitors, and supporting educational initiatives as needed. Permanent part-time positions are available immediately. Seasonal part-time and full-time positions are available beginning in late May.

Starting pay for Museum Educators is $15.00 per hour. Seasonal positions are not eligible for employee benefits.

Museum Educators are:

• Educators honestly and authentically care about the children, caregivers, and families that visit the museum. From first time visitors to regular members, every visitor’s experience is important.
• Creative Problem Solvers. Educators love to make things, and they love to experiment with new and novel tools and techniques. Educators approach every challenge with vigor and take pride in solving problems.
• Museum Educators are a group of roughly 15 individuals from different backgrounds, with diverse levels of education and myriad interests.
• Educators love to learn. They are lifelong learners, and take every opportunity to grow from interactions with each other, with other museum staff, and with museum visitors.

The ideal candidate is:

• Interested in working with children and their caregivers. You are enthusiastic about the museum’s target audience of children aged 0-10 and their caregivers.
• You enjoy people and conversation.
• Creative thinking, exploration, experimentation, and play are part of your personality and are part of what you are looking for in your next job.
• You welcome everyone to your space with a smile.
• You seek out new challenges and think of new and exciting ways to engage visitors of all ages.
• Curious about working in museums or STEM education. You are looking for an entry level position that offers training and experience in the education and/or museum field.
• You are open-minded and excited by change, because every day is different at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. You are available to work at least one day each weekend.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum values:

• Creative problem solving. We believe in the importance of flexibility, persistence, hard work, and thoughtful, intentional effort in tackling challenges and finding solutions.
• We feel working with others is critical for success, seek a diversity of perspectives and ideas, and strive to be inclusive and transparent in our work.
• Respect and integrity. We believe in being collegial, being friendly and supportive, being authentic in our relationships, and being true to your word.
• Learning and reflection for continuous improvement. It is important to evaluate our efforts so we may improve upon our work, seek out evidence in support of our decisions, and take calculated risks that help us achieve our objectives.
• Drive towards results. We value taking initiative, getting work done, delivering results, and following through on commitments.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online at:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Please be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter, which will be requested in two different steps of the application process.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position. 

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, the Museum’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year. In addition, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 Museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through the Museum’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY

On-Call Educators report to the Museum Experience Manager and are primarily responsible for supporting the Education and Development teams with programming during special event days and/or camps. This may include work with festivals, performances, development events, camps and other public program offerings. The On-Call Educator is a part-time position with work available as needed throughout the year. The pay range for this position is $20-$25/hour, dependent on experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate drop-in programs on special event days in conjunction with Public Programs staff.
• Work with the Education team and Development team to facilitate or support a variety museum programming and classes.

• Work in customer service roles which may include greeting visitors entering the Museum, handing out informational materials, monitoring performances and attendance numbers, and other related tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a safe, friendly, and orderly environment.
• Other duties and programmatic support as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in education, arts education, early childhood education, museum studies, or relevant field preferred.

• At least two years of experience working with children ages 0-8 years.
• Understanding of early childhood development, pedagogy, and developmentally appropriate practice is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot in a fast paced work environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills, dependability, flexibility, and an outgoing and friendly personality.
• Ability to work with a variety of people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Comfort speaking in front of large and small groups.
• Comfort working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as bending, kneeling, walking and picking up items for 2-3 hours at a time. Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and carry up to 30 lbs. short distances.
• A reliable source of transportation is required.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Cantonese is preferred.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Applicants should be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter. Please attach your cover letter in step 2 of the online application process when prompted to attach other documents.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, the Museum’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year. In addition, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 Museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through the Museum’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Discovery School is a Reggio-inspired preschool housed at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM). Our program is the only museum-based preschool in California, and we draw upon the BADM’s 25 years of child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning, as well as best practices in creativity development from BADM’s research division, the Center for Childhood Creativity. We are fortunate to offer a low student to teacher ratio and an incredibly engaged parent community. BADM also provides an unmatched location, on 7.5 acres of National Park land at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge and with immediate access to the beach, coastal habitats, historic batteries and hiking trails.

We are currently seeking experienced educators to serve as Preschool Teachers. Ideal candidates will have deep commitment to and passion for research-backed teaching practice, expertise in child development, love and respect for young children and their enormous capabilities, and interest in serving in an entrepreneurial and evolving school community.

Preschool Teachers will provide daily care and supervision of children enrolled in the Discovery School program, work directly with families, and collaborate with the school leadership. The teaching calendar runs from mid-August to early June, with school starting after Labor Day and ending around Memorial Day. Separate employment opportunities exist assisting BADM camp programming when Discovery School is not in session (during Winter, February, Spring, and Summer breaks).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with children in the classroom daily, including in planning and preparing activities, curriculum development aligned to clear outcomes, documentation of emergent learning, transitions and circle time.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children enrolled in the program at all times.
• In collaboration with other teachers, refine school programs and curriculum in line with Department of Education goals and outcomes.
• Work with the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC) to serve as the ECE lab school for the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Provide assistance to the research teams that work with The Discovery School students; use the CCC research to inform planning and preparation of the curriculum.
• Actively build relationships with individual parents to support their child’s development and learning and to meaningfully engage all families in the school and museum communities.
• Write weekly reflections of school experiences to serve as email communication with families. This involves utilizing a composition program such as Pages or Publisher.
• Work collaboratively to collect, display and disseminate documentation of children’s work. This includes regularly taking careful observational notes and intentional photos; conference with families verbally and in written form on the development of their child, which includes goal setting for children’s individual development.
• Compile and present a slide slow showcasing classroom highlights and endeavors.
• Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of classroom and supplies daily.
• Prepare and organize supplies, including snack.
• Assist and support other BADM programming as needed, including during fundraisers, festivals, Goblin Jamboree, and other programs as needed.
• Lead communication and work collaboratively with all other museum departments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS required, MA preferred; Degree in education, early childhood education, child development or relevant field strongly preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a preschool teacher required, 7+ years preferred
• Minimum of 9 completed ECE units required, 12+ preferred. Individuals with less than 12 ECE units must be enrolled or willing to enroll in up to 3 additional ECE units to reach 12 total.
• Expertise designing curricula that is emergent, inquiry/ project-based, collaborative, and child-centered
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot in a fast pace work environment a must
• Must be trained or commit to being trained in First Aid, CPR and AED for adult, infant and child
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use computer equipment required (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Must work well with a variety of people from various backgrounds and cultures
• Knowledge of child development , developmentally appropriate practices and project based learning
• Flexible, good-humored, team player
• Ability to move from place to place, work outdoors, bend and lift and carry up to 35 pounds short distances
• LiveScan and criminal record clearance through DOJ Child Abuse Index
• Proof of absence of tuberculosis (TB) required before starting employment

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Applicants should be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter. Please attach your cover letter in step 2 of the online application process when prompted to attach other documents.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, BADM’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year. In addition, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through BADM’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bay Area Discovery Museum’s creative summer camp programs emphasize participatory, interactive learning for children 5-14 years of age (preschool-9^th grade). Camp program topics range from survival scouts, mystery solvers, under the sea, outdoor explorers, carpentry, digital fabrication and many more! Campers have fun exploring creative themes and solving unique challenges that get them excited to discover and try out new ideas in a hands-on way. We truly believe children learn best in a welcoming environment that is rich with open-ended exploration. Summer Camp Counselors are the vital players in creating and developing this enriched experience for our campers, which is where you come in!

Summer Camp Counselors plan and implement camp curricula and facilitate camp programs. Camps run Monday through Friday from June 3rd to August 23rd, 2019, with a mandatory two-day training on Thursday and Friday, May 30th and 31st. Daily schedules can vary but will typically include hours from 7:30AM-1:30PM, 8:00AM-2:00PM, or 8:30AM-4:30PM. All summer camp positions are seasonal part-time, non-exempt, and report to the Camps and Enrichment Classes Program Manager. Opportunities exist for lead and assistant counselor roles. Hourly pay for lead counselor roles will be between $16.00/hour to $20.00/hour based on experience, particularly in terms of preferred qualifications. Hourly pay for assistants will be between $12.00/hour to $14.00/hour, based on experience. As a seasonal position, the position is not eligible for employee benefits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Care for, supervise, and ensure the safety of campers during the camp day
• Serve as an appropriate and positive role model for all campers, caregivers and the general public
• Maintain a fun, positive, and friendly demeanor
• Work cooperatively to maintain open lines of communication with parents, participants, supervisors and co-workers
• Care for museum supplies, equipment and facilities
• Clean and organize classrooms
• Attend all leadership, development and staff training sessions
• Other duties as required by the Camps and Enrichment Classes Program Manager

SKILL REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest working in an informal education, summer camp, or early childhood education setting
• Superior customer service standards
• Interest designing, planning, or leading activities for young children
• Mature and hard-working attitude
• Ability to take direction and remain flexible
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Must be available for at least 8 full weeks (Monday-Friday) between June 3rd - August 23rd, 2019

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in an informal education, summer camp, or early childhood education setting
• Experience designing, planning, or leading activities for young children
• Interest in early childhood education and child development
• Behavior and/or classroom management experience, particularly for lead roles
• Formal training in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field highly desirable

TO APPLY

To view more information on each available position and apply for employment, please visit:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Applicants should be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter. Please attach your cover letter in step 2 of the online application process when prompted to attach other documents.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, BADM’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. We offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through the BADM’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

POSITION SUMMARY

In 2016, BADM opened the world’s first early childhood Fab Lab, a makerspace for children ages 0-10 to explore STEM and creativity through the use of both high and low tech tools. The Makerspace Educators that work in this space are highly motivated and outgoing individuals with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that provide exceptional experiences to all of our visitors.

The educator in this position will facilitate educational programming for children ages 0-10 on both Saturday and Sunday. This includes regularly scheduled weekend programs for the public, Fab Lab classes, as well as special events and festivals. Additionally, the Weekend Makerspace Educator will assist in all aspects of the daily operation of the space as directed by their supervisor which includes, but is not limited to: program preparation, space cleaning and organization, digital design or programming tasks, and maintenance of digital fabrication equipment.

This is a part-time entry-level, non-exempt position; with a weekly schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Flexibility to work occasional holidays and weekday coverage is preferred. The pay range for this position is $16.00 to $17.00 per hour dependent on experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate programming in the Fab Lab for public programs, classes, festivals, special events, and other programming as assigned.
• Model appropriate practices for teaching and learning with young children, ages 0-10, to encourage curiosity, creative thinking, exploration and experimentation.
• Assist in the setup and clean-up of class sessions, opening and closing of the space and maintain general cleanliness and organization of the Fab Lab.
• Provide excellent customer service and model a high level of professional conduct and communication with all visitors and staff while maintaining a safe, friendly, and orderly environment.
• Support children’s use of various design software including Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3-D CAD software.
• Operate and interface with Fab Lab equipment including Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, 3-D Printer, CNC and Digital Sewing Machine.
• Model ways to safely use machines, equipment, and materials within the Fab Lab to other staff and visitors.
• Prepare pieces for Fab Lab programming when needed using digital design software, Fab Lab equipment, and hand tools.
• Enforce safety and BADM policies in the Fab Lab.
• Assists in all aspects of the daily operation and use of the Fab Lab and other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience and interest in working with young children 0-10 years old and their families.
• Strong problem solving skills and outgoing and friendly personality.
• Capable of speaking in front of small groups of visitors.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve customer service situations.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced work environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work with a variety of people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to speak Spanish or Cantonese is preferred.
• Design experience/background preferred.
• Flexibility to adjust regular work schedule to accommodate holidays and special events is highly preferred.
• Some experience, or interest to learn, working with digital design and fabrication software including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3-D rendering applications, and 3-D Slicers is highly preferred.
• Some experience, or interest to learn, running digital design tools including but not limited to: Laser Cutters, 3-D printers, CNC Machines, Vinyl Cutters, and Digital Sewing Machines is highly preferred.
• A reliable source of transportation is required.

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates should apply online at:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=BADM

Please be prepared to provide both a resume and cover letter, which will be requested in two different steps of the application process.

NOTE TO CANDIDATE

Due to the sensitivity and requirements of our positions, you should expect to undergo and be cleared of an employment background/criminal check, if extended an offer for employment. You may also be asked to provide proof of educational degree(s), licenses or credentials pertinent to the position.

ABOUT US

Our mission: To transform research into early learning experiences that inspire creative problem solving.

In our one-of-a-kind location at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge on 7.5 acres of National Park land, the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) facilitates child-directed, open-ended, inquiry-driven learning through hands-on exhibitions, rich activities and risk- friendly challenges designed to ignite creativity, as well as STEM skills and critical thinking.

Additionally, BADM’s research and advisory division, the Center for Childhood Creativity (CCC), is working at a national scale to advance the research that informs our understanding of childhood creativity, advocate for its critical importance and inspire the next generation of innovators, thought leaders and problem-solvers.

WHAT WE OFFER

The Bay Area Discovery Museum offers a high-energy, results-oriented, creative and fun environment where all staff members contribute to creating an innovative environment that helps us achieve our mission. BADM provides 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance to all full-time employees, as well as generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks per year. In addition, we offer the knowledge that your skills impact over 300,000 museum visitors each year onsite and many more in the community through BADM’s Center for Childhood Creativity.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.