Visitor Experience Technical Educator

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Visitor Experience Technical Educator

Reports To : Visitor Experience Education Manager

Job Description

The Cox Science Center is seeking a part-time Visitor Experience Technical Educator to support the operation, maintenance, and public engagement of interactive, technology-based exhibits and educational tools. This position blends front-facing educational responsibilities with back-end technical oversight and will be responsible for daily floor programming, including the operation of our new humanoid and four-legged robots.

This role is ideal for a tech-savvy educator who enjoys working with both technology and people, especially in a hands-on, interactive environment.

Reports to : Visitor Experience Education Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, technology-enhanced educational experiences for guests of all ages, including stage presentations and hands-on activities.
• Maintain, update, and troubleshoot exhibit technology, including robotic hardware and software.
• Implement procedures for the daily use of the Science Center’s robots.
• Monitor and respond to real-time technical issues in public exhibit spaces to ensure minimal disruption to the visitor experience. Report any damages or component replacement needs to the Visitor Experience Education Manager immediately.
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including software updates, new user interfaces, AI systems, and coding platforms, with a curiosity-driven mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Facilitate both table activities and hands-on STEAM Studio programming and / or crafts for visitors. Activity setup and breakdown are part of this responsibility.
• Interact with guests of all ages in a professional, respectful, and engaging manner to encourage interest in STEM careers.
• Adhere to all policies and safety procedures set forth by the Science Center.
• Perform other related duties as required pertaining to this position.

Qualifications

Additional Requirements

The Cox Science Center is a drug-free workplace. All candidates must pass a criminal background check and may be subject to drug screening.

Job Type : Part-time

Shift : Wednesday through Sunday, with occasional weekday or evening shifts as necessary

Salary : $15.50 to $16.50 per hour