Job Description

As a Science Content Performer/Actor, you will engage participants of all ages in educational and entertaining science performances and other programming throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. You will be trained by our Visitor Experience team to deliver science curriculum and facilitate activities at schools and organizations throughout Kentuckiana. You will act as a representative of Kentucky Science Center (KSC), working directly with school/organization staff and local volunteers to ensure that program participants have an engaging and educational experience. 

In this role you will primarily focus on performing in our traveling Assembly Programs, Captain Current vs. the Electricity Vampires and Ion Jones and the Lost Castle of Chemistry. Your role includes memorization of assembly show scripts, live performances of assemblies, maintenance and coordination of supplies, logistics, volunteer training, customer service, and set-up and clean-up of programs. You may also facilitate science programming on location at Kentucky Science Center if interested, and complete other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Education.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Present science content in a variety of formats, including:
  • Assembly performances: 30-60 minutes in length, includes set pieces, costume, and audio-visual components; typically presented to groups of 50 or more participants.
  • Walk-Up Activities/Expos: tabletop hands-on science activities presented in a short, 4-6-minute format to small groups of 10 or fewer participants.
  • Leading short trainings for local volunteers on how to facilitate our activities.
• Act as representative of KSC in off-site locations, consistently embodying and demonstrating KSC’s values and executing its mission.
• Engage with the public in a positive and friendly manner and communicate directly with program organizers and participants.
• Travel to various schools/organizations and facilitate educational activities with participants of all ages
• Set up and tear down Assembly sets and Walk-Up Activities, including lifting and carrying supply bins, loading/unloading set pieces and supply bins from KSC vans, and setting up audio-visual components of programs.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Education.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, some college coursework or college graduate preferred.
• Experience in education, science, theater, acting, or related disciplines in an academic, professional, or volunteer capacity.
• Experience working with kindergarten through high school students (K-12) in an academic, professional, or volunteer capacity preferred.
• Comfortable working with the public and committed to providing excellent customer service, experience in customer service or other public-facing roles preferred.
• Flexible, self-motivated, able to follow directions, able to work independently.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and able to drive throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties such as lifting, reaching, pulling, and pushing.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Able to travel and work some evenings and weekends including overnight stays.
• Availability includes at least 2 full weekdays (available all day), 3 preferred.
• Willing and able to commit to at least 9 months of employment in this position.
• Pass a criminal background check.

Additional Information

Hiring Process

• Kentucky Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Kentucky Science Center celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and guests. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need.

• Part-time, non-exempt position, working 10-30 hours per week.

• Employee Assistance Program (funded by Kentucky Science Center).

• Casual Dress Code.

• Free membership to Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Zoo, and hundreds of science centers after introductory period.

• Free downtown parking.

• Discounts on tickets, programs, birthday parties and camps.

• Discounts at Subway, in our Gift Shop, and at participating local vendors.

Kentucky Science Center requires that all team members provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.