Employment Opportunties

Updated June 24, 2008

Download application forms in Adobe© format here or pick up the forms at our admissions counter during public hours. Applications are accepted only for currently open positions. To be considered, please list one or more of the specific positions listed below when applying. Applications marked “open” will not be accepted.

Please send your employment application package (cover letter, resume, salary requirements and completed application):

By mail to:      HR Manager, P. O. Box 151469, Dallas TX 75315
By email to:    hrmanager@natureandscience.org
By fax to:        HR Manager at (214) 426-3154

Current Career Opportunities

Positions recently filled include: V.P. of Advancement, Director of Marketing, Seasonal Workshop Teacher, part time Programs Support staff and Programs presenter. Thank you for your interest and please continue to check this site for other opportunities.

Special Events Manager [ details ]
Educator - Applied Sciences Lead [ details ]
Educator - Hourly with Science Degree [ details ]
Educator - Natural Sciences Lead [ details ]
Educator - Hourly [ details ]

Position Title: Special Events Manager
Department: Development
Job Classification: Full time; exempt

Essential Functions:

Museum Events:

Work with the Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer to help lead the strategic planning and preparation for successful realization of annual event goals.
Produce and manage budgets for events: Dino Dash & Discovery Fest, Dinner in the Wild, Chairman’s Dinner, Exhibition Opening Receptions, and other events/festivals as appropriate.
Actively develop prospects and seek in-kind support throughout the community for Museum events.
Work successfully with the Director of Volunteers and volunteers in a variety of settings, various levels of influence to achieve a successful event.

Special Event Rentals/Group Sales:

Sales lead for prospective clients for Special Event Rentals. Meet with, tour, and book clients to meet expected revenue goals.
Create, produce, and staff events of diverse size and scope.
Market to tourism and professional associations, meeting planners, etc. group sales opportunities for bookings and up-sell small-scale related events.
Professionally communicate and interact with the Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer, senior management, Trustees, staff and volunteers.
Work with the Chief Development and Public Affairs Officer to prepare an annual plan and associated operating budget for those areas of responsibilities.
Serve as a representative of the Museum at events, meetings, seminars and other approved community gatherings. Supervise Event coordinator.
Manage multiple tasks effectively, set priorities, maintain an organized and productive schedule and observe, respect and meet deadlines.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree is desired, along with a minimum of 2 -3 years proven experience in event planning.
Ability to attend and manage evening and weekend responsibilities is critical.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and computer proficiency.
Must have a proven record of accomplishment in event planning and production and fund-raising using a variety of methods including face-to-face solicitation.
Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as be a self-starter with the ability to work independently, producing results.
Create innovative and fresh ideas for events.
Ability to deal appropriately with confidential matters.
A high level of creativity and a passion for the Museum of Nature & Science’s mission.

Position Title: Educator - Applied Sciences Lead
Department: Education
Job Classification: Full time

Summary of Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Educator works to provide supplemental science education consistent with the Museum’s mission statement in the schools during the regular school day and at the museum during museum hours. Educator also serves as the primary resource for development of innovative Applied Sciences curricula (encompassing Engineering, Computer Science and Physics) and seeks to maintain a consistent approach to teaching Applied Sciences across all grade levels for MNS. Educator will also serve as coordinator for either: school trips, outreach programs, or after school programs.

Operational Impact: Helps to achieve the Museum’s mission by conducting educational programs off-site and in the museum and by developing innovative, experiential curriculum to supplement the curricular requirements of local schools.

Reports to the Director of Education

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

Serve as the primary oversight for all Applied Sciences curricula, as determined by Educator and the Director of Education. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining all material supplies utilized by Applied Sciences courses, and managing budget for those programs as determined by the Director of Education.
Maintain a budget for either in-house, outreach, or after school programs. Budget numbers are generated in collaboration with the Director of Education and the Chief Financial Officer. Educator must prepare a monthly report including all budget revenue and expenditures (excluding payroll) and provide this to the Director of Education by the end of each month for inclusion in a month-end summary to be created by the Director. Educator will also assist Marketing in developing public materials for these programs.
Research and develop curriculum in the area of Applied Sciences for broad-based application across all age groups served by MNS programs (Pre-K through 12). Educator is expected to create at least one new program each year and provide training for that program to other members of the educational staff. Educator is also expected to evaluate the success and current relevance of MNS Education programs and, if necessary, modify existing curriculum throughout the year.
Present year round outreach, in-house, and afterschool supplemental science instruction consistent with the Museum’s mission and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Presentation of program is expected to be approximately 70 percent of Educator’s responsibility.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when students receive accurate information through researched-based instructional methods.
Assist in the general workload of the Education Department to accomplish all short and long-term goals.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when the tasks of the Education Department are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
Attend professional development and/or other conferences in various fields of Applied Sciences and serve as the Museum spokesperson in these areas if necessary.
Participate in the planning and realization of various functions of the Museum of Nature & Science throughout the year that may occur during hours outside the scheduled work day. These events will number no more than 4 weekends per year, for which compensation time will be given.
Other duties as assigned to assist museum staff, e.g. exhibition content development.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when the employee recognizes the importance of new, additional or periodic assignments as needed. Performs additional duties as directed and asks questions for clarification when needed. Takes on additional responsibilities and works in a positive manner with other members of MNS.

Essential Academic Requirements:

Educator must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Engineering, Computer Science or Physics.
Educator should have 3-5 years experience in classroom instruction and curriculum development.
Educator must have a high-level understanding of computers and various software programs (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and is expected to have some supplemental experience with interactive data collection software and hardware.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Educator must be able to capably lift 25 pounds of equipment, bend comfortably at the knees and waist, twist, stand for extended periods of time (up to 3 hours) and have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Department record.

Position Title: Educator with Science Degree
Department: Education
Job Classification: Part Time, Hourly

Summary of Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions: Educator works to provide science education consistent with the Museum’s mission statement in surrounding schools during the regular school day or at the museum during museum hours. Educator also serves as a resource for development of innovative science curricula for Museum programs and seeks to maintain a consistent approach to teaching sciences across all grade levels, emphasizing grades Pre-K through 8.

Reports to Director of Education

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions:

Present in-house and outreach curriculum and written educational documents consistent with the Museum’s education mission and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Presentation of program is expected to be at least 80% of Educator’s responsibility.
Contribute to the development of new program curricula, as determined by Educator and Director of Education. Responsible for helping to purchase and maintain all material supplies utilized by Museum programs. This is expected to be approximately 5% of Educator’s responsibility.
Assist in the general workload of the Education Department to accomplish all short and long-term goals. This is expected to be approximately 10% of Educator’s responsibility.
Participate in the planning and realization of various functions of the Museum of Nature & Science throughout the year that may occur during hours outside the scheduled work day. This is expected to be approximately 5% of Educator’s responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when the employee recognizes the importance of new, additional or periodic assignments as needed. Educator should perform additional duties as directed and ask questions for clarification when needed. Educator is expected to take on additional responsibilities without resentment and work in a positive manner with other members of MNS.

Essential Academic Requirements:

Educator must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science in a biological/chemical science, earth/space science or applied science discipline.
Educator should have 3-5 years experience in instruction; curriculum development experience is also preferred.
Educator must have a working understanding of computers and various software programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and is expected to have some supplemental experience with interactive data collection software

Essential Physical Requirements:

Educator must be able to capably lift 25 pounds of equipment, bend comfortably at the knees and waist, twist, stand for extended periods of time (up to 3 hours) and drive an automobile safely.

Position Title: Educator / Life and Natural Sciences Lead
Department: Education
Job Classification: Full Time

Summary of Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions: Educator works to provide supplemental science education consistent with the Museum’s mission statement in the schools during the regular school day and at the museum during museum hours. Educator also serves as the primary resource for development of innovative Natural Sciences curricula (encompassing Biology, Chemistry, and related subjects) and seeks to maintain a consistent approach to teaching Natural Sciences across all grade levels for MNS. Educator will also serve as coordinator for either: school trips, outreach programs, or after school programs.

Reports to the Director of Education

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:

Serve as the primary oversight for all Natural Sciences curricula, as determined by Educator and Director of Education. Educator is also responsible for purchasing and maintaining all material supplies utilized by Natural Sciences courses
Maintain a budget for either in-house, outreach, or after school programs. Budget numbers are generated in collaboration with the Director of Education and the Chief Financial Officer. Educator must prepare a monthly report including all budget revenue and expenditures (excluding payroll) and provide this to the Director of Education by the end of each month for inclusion in a month-end summary to be created by the Director. Educator will also assist Marketing in developing public materials for these programs.
Research and develop curriculum in the area of Natural Sciences for broad-based application across all age groups served by MNS programs (Pre-K through 12). Educator is expected to create at least one new program each year and provide training for that program to other members of the educational staff. Educator is also expected to evaluate the success and current relevance of MNS Education programs and, if necessary, modify existing curriculum throughout the year.
Present year round outreach, in-house and afterschool supplemental science instruction consistent with the Museum’s mission and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Presentation of program is expected to be approximately 70 percent of Educator’s responsibility.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when students receive accurate information through researched-based instructional methods.
Assist in the general workload of the Education Department to accomplish all short and long-term goals.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when the tasks of the Education Department are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
Attend professional development and/or other conferences in various fields of Natural Sciences and serve as the Museum spokesperson in these areas if necessary.
Participate in the planning and realization of various functions of the Museum of Nature & Science throughout the year that may occur during hours outside the scheduled work day. These events will number no more than 4 weekends per year, for which compensation time will be given.
Other duties as assigned to assist museum staff, e.g. exhibition content development.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when the employee recognizes the importance of new, additional or periodic assignments as needed. Performs additional duties as directed and asks questions for clarification when needed. Takes on additional responsibilities and works in a positive manner with other members of MNS.

Essential Academic Requirements:

Educator must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Ecology or Genetics.
Educator should have 3-5 years experience in classroom instruction and curriculum development.
Educator must have a high-level understanding of computers and various software programs (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and is expected to have some supplemental experience with interactive data collection software and hardware.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Educator must be able to capably lift 25 pounds of equipment, bend comfortably at the knees and waist, twist, stand for extended periods of time (up to 3 hours) and have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Department record.

Position Title: Educator - Hourly
Department: Education
Job Classification: Part Time, Hourly

Operational Impact: Helps to achieve the Museum’s mission by conducting educational programs in the museum or off-site and by assisting in the creation of innovative, experiential curriculum to supplement the curricular requirements of local schools.

Reports to Director of Education

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions:

Present in-house and outreach curriculum and written educational documents consistent with the Museum’s education mission and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Presentation of program is expected to be at least 80% of Educator’s responsibility.
Contribute to the development of new program curricula, as determined by Educator and Director of Education. Responsible for helping to purchase and maintain all material supplies utilized by Museum programs. This is expected to be approximately 5% of Educator’s responsibility.
Assist in the general workload of the Education Department to accomplish all short and long-term goals. This is expected to be approximately 10% of Educator’s responsibility.
Participate in the planning and realization of various functions of the Museum of Nature & Science throughout the year that may occur during hours outside the scheduled work day. This is expected to be approximately 5% of Educator’s responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.
These duties are performed to satisfaction when the employee recognizes the importance of new, additional or periodic assignments as needed. Educator should perform additional duties as directed and ask questions for clarification when needed. Educator is expected to take on additional responsibilities without resentment and work in a positive manner with other members of MNS.

Essential Academic Requirements:

Educator must have a Bachelor of Arts or Science, preferably in a biological/chemical science, earth/space science or applied science discipline.
Educator should have 3-5 years experience in instruction; curriculum development experience is also preferred.
Educator must have a working understanding of computers and various software programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) and is expected to have some supplemental experience with interactive data collection software.

Essential Physical Requirements:

Educator must be able to capably lift 25 pounds of equipment, bend comfortably at the knees and waist, twist, stand for extended periods of time (up to 3 hours) and have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Department record.

Send employment application package containing cover letter, resume, salary requirements and completed application (applications available for download – see “click through” above.) (EOE compliant). See top of page for contact information.

3535 Grand Avenue and 1318 S. 2nd Avenue in Fair Park Phone: 214-428-5555 FAX: 214-428-4356 email: info@natureandscience.org

The Museum of Nature and Science is a non-profit educational organization supported, in part, by funds from the City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.