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Join the Exploratorium as an On-Call Events Explainer, where you will engage with visitors, assist in exhibits, and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience during rental events.

Responsibilities: Greeting guests, facilitating interactions with exhibits, conducting demonstrations, monitoring safety, and assisting with event setup and breakdown.

Skills: Experience as a High School Explainer or Visitor Engagement Facilitator; strong communication skills; ability to work with diverse audiences; problem-solving abilities; physical stamina for moving exhibits and standing for long periods.

Qualifications: Prior experience as an Explainer at the Exploratorium is required; must be outgoing and able to work late nights and weekends.

Location: This position is located in San Francisco, CA, and is on-call with no set schedule.

Compensation: $22 - $22 / Hourly

* PLEASE NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, you must have previously worked as a High School Explainer. 

SUMMARY

The Exploratorium’s Museum Rentals Department generates earned income for the museum through the promotion, sales and management of the facility for rental events. The on-call Event Explainers are on the frontlines of the Museum Rentals staff, interacting with Special Event guests during rental events and facilitating guests’ interaction with exhibits. They are also responsible for exhibit moves and monitoring the safety of guests and the museum. This on-call position reports to the Museum Rentals Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Event Setup Duties

• Draw a diagram, mark and photograph exhibits before moves begin
• Use proper equipment and safe procedures to relocate exhibits in the Exploratorium galleries and other individual exhibits as requested
• Place ropes and stanchions throughout the museum as requested
• Turn on exhibits and turn off overhead lights

Event Duties

• Greet visitors
• Oversee all areas open to the public
• Initiate informal conversation with museums’ visitors about exhibits
• Conduct demonstrations, assist visitors in using and understanding the exhibits 
• Answer questions about the exhibits and the museum
• Support other Explainers by filling in as needed and through good, regular communication
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report malfunctioning exhibits

Event Strike Duties

• Use proper equipment and safe procedures to return exhibits in the Exploratorium galleries and other individual exhibits as requested

General Duties

• Perform light security and crowd control
• Communicate with all event staff via radio
• Be prepared to initiate Emergency Response Procedures as needed
• Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year experience as a High School Explainer or 2 months experience as a Visitor Engagement Facilitator
• Experience as an Exploratorium Explainer required
• Ability to work late nights and weekends
• Ability and desire to teach guests of all ages in a non-classroom setting
• Ability to facilitate interaction with exhibits and the scientific principles they demonstrate
• Understanding of Exploratorium Explainer Demonstrations
• Outgoing, people person who is good at reading a situation and responding appropriately
• Able to exercise good judgment (think on your feet)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to move from place to place which may include standing and/or walking for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, twisting; lift and carry up to 50 pounds short distances and use a radio

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is an on-call, non-exempt position that does not include benefits. The starting rate for this position is $22.48 per hour. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Exploratorium

Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/about/jobs. No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to an inclusive workforce.