Science Engagement Facilitator (Seasonal)

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci.


As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.


Position Title: Science Engagement Facilitator (Seasonal)
Department: Exhibits, Education & Outreach Admin
Reports to: Science Engagement Manager
Pay Class: Full-time Temporary
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

The expected duration of this temporary position is May 12 to September 7, 2025, when Pacific Science Center is open 7 days a week. There is a possibility, but no guarantee, of extension to a regular position beyond this date if there is department need.

Position Summary
The Science Engagement Facilitator (SEF) contributes to Pacific Science Center’s mission to spark curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation and critical thinking. They do this by engaging guests in personal and inspiring interactions and facilitating discussions centered on curiosity about science and science concepts throughout the physical space of the Science Center. In addition, the SEF helps to ensure smooth daily operations while providing excellent and proactive customer service.

Science Engagement Facilitators embody the spirit of curiosity and real-world STEM experiences, supporting and celebrating the role of STEM in the lives of all learners, regardless of background and identity. We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to equity and justice. We embrace science as a process of exploration, discovery, and problem solving that helps us better understand our universe and each other.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Welcome and proactively deliver science engagement activities to large and small groups of curious PacSci guests of all ages. Types of delivery include:
◦ Presentations that encompass a planetarium, a laser dome, physical stage, and Science on a Sphere and the Tropical Butterfly House
◦ Small cart science demonstrations, one-on-one and small group interactions
◦ Out of public hours venue science engagement experiences
• Be aware and responsive to individual needs with excellent and compassionate customer service
• Learn, implement and model excellent science interpretation
• Staff and operate exhibit positions correctly and appropriately
• Improve and maintain science literacy
• Communicate and collaborate across teams
• Follow policies and procedures
• Promptly report any malfunctions relating to exhibits and the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements
• Personal bias awareness and a desire to be an anti-racist leader
• Knowledge of informal learning education practices including any of free choice learning, exploratory education, and participatory museums
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to safety
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to represent Pacific Science Center’s mission and focus on guest experience
• Maintains a friendly and welcoming demeanor in busy as well as slow times
• Flexibility
• Ability to assist during emergency and evacuation situations
• Work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues
• Work a flexible schedule onsite including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new science content, model science as a process while actively seeking ways to incorporate other ways of knowing in science engagement

Qualifications
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent required; must have contagious enthusiasm for science engagement and education and a desire to inspire and engage all ages from diverse backgrounds
• This position is guest facing and a uniform is required (supplied)
Preferred
• Astronomy content knowledge and/or Pacific Northwest geology and/or PNW ecosystems knowledge
• Background in science, education, communications and/or customer service
• Guests visiting PacSci come