Employment Opportunities at the Dayton Society of Natural History
Job Title: Museum Educator
Department: Education
Reports To: Education Managers
FLSA Status: Full-time | Starting $14.25/hr
Summary
The Museum Educator delivers and assists in the development of educational programming for the Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) including the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archeological Park.
This position reports to two Education Managers, managing our Paid and Public programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Delivers a variety of educational programming, including but not limited to: onsite and outreach school programming, public programs, summer camps, scout programs, overnight programs, early childhood programs.
- Maintains laboratory safety after the completion of required training to work with various chemicals and laboratory equipment.
- Assists in curriculum development, lesson planning, and implementation of various programs.
- Assists with the preparation of developmentally appropriate materials, presentations, and activities which reflect the needs and interests of children and adults participating in DSNH programming.
- Participates in professional development, including evaluations of skills and performance reviews, to ensure effectiveness.
- Trains in the proper use and handling of ambassador animals as required by programming needs. Ambassador collection includes invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and small mammals.
- Shares the responsibility of traveling for programming with the team of Museum Educators. This involves occasional overnight and multi-day travel.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Museum Studies, or STEM field preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. Duties may require sitting for long periods of time or driving a vehicle to other work locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.
Interested candidates should forward resume onto:
hr@boonshoftmuseum.org
Job Title: Guest Services Associate
Department: Guest Services
Reports To: Guest Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly – $11/hr
Summary
This part-time position is being recruited to help assist with evening space science programming on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening shifts, from 5pm-11pm, every other weekend.
The Guest Services Associate is responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests of the Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) including the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archeological Park.
The Guest Services Associate will ensure guest satisfaction, membership promotion efforts, and efficient cash-handling procedures. They will also demonstrate a mastery of all DSNH-approved cash handling and retail procedures, and effectively and efficiently operate admissions, gift shop, café, and telephone operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that all visitors are professional welcomed with information to make certain that they can fully enjoy the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch.
- Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow, and present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors.
- Execute duties, including selling general admissions, maintaining the admissions area, selling gift shop merchandise, preparing and serving food in the café, thoroughly understanding the point-of-sale system, and all responsibilities associated with customer experience at both sites.
- Be proficient with the proper procedures for entering admissions/retail/food information into the cash register.
- Be familiar with DSNH policies and operations, and relay inquiries and information to appropriate staff.
- Utilize proactive sales techniques, including the promotion of membership sales.
- Record member and guest information in permanent records.
- Assist in the gift shop, including applying proper pricing labels and restocking shelves as directed.
- Perform opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking front doors, making closing announcements using a PA system, and preparing guest service areas for the next day.
- Assist as needed for special events and private rentals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.
Interested Candidates should forward Resume to:
Job Title: Guest Services Associate
Department: Guest Services
Reports To: Guest Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly – $11/hr
Summary
The Guest Services Associate is responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests of the Dayton Society of Natural History (DSNH) including the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and SunWatch Indian Village/Archeological Park.
The Guest Services Associate will ensure guest satisfaction, membership promotion efforts, and efficient cash-handling procedures. They will also demonstrate a mastery of all DSNH-approved cash handling and retail procedures, and effectively and efficiently operate admissions, gift shop, café, and telephone operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that all visitors are professional welcomed with information to make certain that they can fully enjoy the Boonshoft Museum and SunWatch.
- Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow, and present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors.
- Execute duties, including selling general admissions, maintaining the admissions area, selling gift shop merchandise, preparing and serving food in the café, thoroughly understanding the point-of-sale system, and all responsibilities associated with customer experience at both sites.
- Be proficient with the proper procedures for entering admissions/retail/food information into the cash register.
- Be familiar with DSNH policies and operations, and relay inquiries and information to appropriate staff.
- Utilize proactive sales techniques, including the promotion of membership sales.
- Record member and guest information in permanent records.
- Assist in the gift shop, including applying proper pricing labels and restocking shelves as directed.
- Perform opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking front doors, making closing announcements using a PA system, and preparing guest service areas for the next day.
- Assist as needed for special events and private rentals.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.
Interested Candidates should forward Resume to:
JOB TITLE: Eco Eatery Associate
JOB LOCATION: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
WORK HOURS: Part-Time, Hourly – $11/hr
REPORTS TO: Eco Eatery Manager
Summary: An Eco Eatery Associate is responsible for maintaining an environment that is welcoming, upbeat, and comfortable for all guests. The Associate will be responsible for maintaining a clean and efficient Café, and assisting Eatery team with all Café related tasks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that all visitors are professionally welcomed with information to make certain that they have the opportunity to enjoy the Museum and Eatery to the fullest extent
- Provide an outstanding model of customer service standards for all employees and volunteers to follow
- Execute duties, including preparing and serving food in the Eco Eatery, thoroughly understanding the Point of Sale system and all responsibilities associated with customer experience
- Present a friendly, welcoming, and professional image to visitors
- Be proficient with the proper procedures for entering sales and information into Point of Sales systems
- Be familiar with Museum policies/operations, and relay inquiries and information to appropriate staff
- Utilize proactive sales techniques in the Eco Eatery
- Energetically and consistently promote Eco Eatery promotions
- Maintain a clean, orderly space in Eco Eatery areas
- Perform opening and closing procedures for the Eco Eatery
- Assist during special events and private rentals
- Assist the Eco Eatery Manager and Eco Eatery Assistant Manager in daily tasks and special assignments
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Organization provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, employee development, transfer, promotion, compensation, and corrective action.
Interested Candidates should forward a Resume to:
Location: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Work Hours: 16 to 19 hours per week, some weekend work required | Applications for the Winter Session (January – March) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June – August) by March 15; Fall Session (September – November) by July 15.
Reports To: Curator of Live Animals
Overview:
- The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is seeking applicants for the Animal Care Internship. Interns work with animal care staff for 10 to 14 weeks during Winter, Summer or Fall Sessions and gain experience in the areas of animal care, record keeping, animal enrichment and interpretation of animal exhibits.
- Internships in the Live Animal Department are non-paid positions and hours worked accumulate as volunteer hours.
- Interns will work between 16 and 19 hours per week with a minimum of 190 hours completed. Schedules will be coordinated with the Curator of Live Animals and will include weekend hours.
- Duties include daily maintenance of the animal exhibits, behind the scenes areas, and visitor spaces. Interns will learn how to present educational programs to Museum visitors.
- Each intern must complete an independent project for the Live Animal Department if completing the externship for credit. The project will be selected with guidance from department curators.
Qualifications:
- Interns must be a currently enrolled in college degree program or have completed a college degree within the past two years.
- Interns must be able to perform basic animal care activities including standing for extended periods, bending, sweeping and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Interns must be able to tolerate the presence of animal fur, feathers, and bedding.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to:
Associate Curator of Live Animals
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
2600 DeWeese Parkway
Dayton, OH 45414
Email: ltoth@boonshoftmuseum.org
Applications for the Winter Session (January – March) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June – August) by March 15; Fall Session (September – November) by July 15.
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and houses a diverse collection of over 125 animals.
POSITION: Animal Behavior Internship
LOCATION: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton, Ohio
WORK HOURS: 8 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Curator of Live Animals
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is seeking applicants for the Animal Behavior Internship. Interns work with animal care staff for 12 weeks during Winter, Summer or Fall Sessions and gain experience in animal psychology.
The Animal Behavior Internship is focused on gaining an understanding of “why animals do the thing.” Interns will learn about animal welfare, animal behavior, animal enrichment, and animal training. These four categories help us understand how to improve the lives of animals under human care. Each category has an associated project our intern is to complete to gain an understanding of how animal behavior is measured and understood.
This internship is focused on animal behavior rather than animal husbandry. Interns will not be expected to participate in cleaning habitats or other regular cleaning tasks. Interns will be expected to read scientific articles, stand for long periods of time conducting observational data, and complete research and paperwork pertinent to our animals.
By gaining an understanding of how our animals are spending their time and how they interact with their environment, interns will be providing us with invaluable insight into their lives.
Qualifications
Interns must be currently enrolled in a college degree program or have completed a college degree within the past two years.
Interns must be able to tolerate the presence of animal fur, feathers and bedding.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Associate Curator of Live Animals, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton, OH 45414 or LToth@boonshoftmuseum.org
Applications for the Winter Session (mid-January through April) must be received by October 15; Summer Session (June through August) by March 15; Fall Session (September through November) by July 15.
The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and houses a diverse collection of over 125 animals