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EXHIBIT INTERPRETER
Part-Time Employment
Job Summary: Under the supervision of Outreach and Family Engagement Manager, main responsibilities include enhancing guest experiences and serving as resource for the content provided in Fort Worth Children’s Museum gallery and Dino Dig outdoor exhibition gallery and associated programs that may be offered by Education Team and Curatorial staff.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Learn exhibit content and present public programs in collaboration with Education Team.
Perform core operational functions of exhibits and museum including wayfinding, and opening and closing procedures.
Participate in team meetings to create and discuss new exhibit experiences.
Partner with volunteers and educators to enhance exhibit experiences.
Track and record guests’ frequently asked questions.
Anticipate guest issues and needs and proactively solve.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field strongly preferred.
Teaching experience in informal education setting.
Ability to simultaneously engage children and adults in an energetic, friendly, professional manner.
Ability to react positively to a rapidly changing environment.
Must be comfortable and competent working with and teaching diverse, integrated audiences as well as non-English speakers and people with disabilities.
Theatrical or other performance experiences a plus.
Fluency in multiple languages a plus.
Proven ability to respond and make good decisions under pressure.
Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate others and multi-task
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays
Human Resources Manager
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
fax: (817) 255-9354
