EMPLOYMENT
Job Summary:
The Development Coordinator is a key member of the Development Department with the primary responsibilities of oversight and maintenance of the donor database, gift processing, and donor cultivation events. This position interacts collaboratively with other museum departments and contributes substantially to the Development team’s strategic direction and success.
Reports to: Vice President of Development and Marketing
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage, update, and maintain the Tessitura database, including constituents and donor giving.
- Process all contributions, including: acceptance of funds; timely database entry of gift and donor information; cash/check deposits and credit card charges; distribution of giving reports; generation of donor acknowledgment letters; and paper and electronic filing of gift information.
- Track general and capital gifts, pledges, and payment schedules and associated invoicing, correspondence, and acknowledgements.
- Provide the Development team and Accounting Department with updated, accurate data and monthly reconciliation.
- Provide support for writing, editing, and proofing Department content such as draft cover letters, proposals, stewardship reports, website copy, and other correspondence.
- Provide logistical, planning, and administrative support for donor cultivation events, public programs, executive, individual, and corporate events; attend when requested.
- Represent the Museum’s mission and program professionally with demonstrated passion.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Possess excellent customer service and verbal and written communication skills to respond to donors, upper-level members, and program partners.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely in multiple styles and independently draft correspondence, reports, and copy, as well as read, analyze, and interpret general business materials.
- Required to maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality with sensitive donor, prospect, and member information.
- Warm, professional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of staff, volunteers, donors, and the general public.
- Team-oriented, collaborative approach to work and highly skilled in multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.
- Available and willing to occasionally work outside of traditional business hours, including evenings and/or weekends, to support events.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
- Demonstrated experience with donor relations, relationship management, and direct development responsibilities.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
Salary: $55,000-$58,000 Annual salary
To apply for this position, please fill out the online form here.
Museum Outreach Facilitator (Part-Time)
Job Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Outreach Facilitator are to support the Education Department and the Discovery Lab on Wheels Program with targeted assignments designated by FWMSH Outreach. Facilitators will implement Outreach programs at program sites and organize materials and resources associated with the program. This position reports to Outreach Assistant Manager.
Basic Function and Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Implementation of Museum Outreach & Discovery Lab on Wheels Programming:
- Transport, load and unload materials at Museum and offsite locations (able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds).
- Check in at program site upon arrival.
- Set up in classroom, lab or designated location.
- Facilitate student learning during session.
- Interact with program site representative.
- Manage inventory and materials and replenishment as needed.
- Complete programming reports and provide feedback.
- Communicate with Museum staff effectively.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational skills.
- The ability to work well with children and be an effective problem solver.
- Experience in educational lesson implementation with a variety of age-groups.
- Possess a respect for all children, celebrating their unique learning styles and abilities.
- Demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm in the delivery and implementation of Program lessons.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing one, experience working with children or in youth development settings.
Salary: $18/hr
To apply for this position, please fill out the online form here.
Innovation Studios Team Member (Part-Time)
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Innovation Studios Manager, the Studio Team Member’s main responsibilities include guest experience enhancement and educational activity facilitation of the Innovation Gallery and Studio through engagement around exhibits, hands-on activities, live science and technology demonstrations, and public festivals.
Basic Function and Responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Proactively seek out guests and initiate conversations to provide exceptional guest experience
- Comfortably interact with diverse groups of varying ages, backgrounds, knowledge levels, learning styles, and special needs
- Learn exhibit content and activities that are based in STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, and Math) and share them in exciting and creative ways with diverse audiences
- Perform opening and closing procedures for studios and exhibit galleries, ensuring safety protocols, managing supplies, and maintaining studio appearance.
- Work independently to identify jobs that needs to be done and follow through with little direction, while being able to adapt to working cooperatively with other team members
- Contribute to the positive team culture by bringing creativity and enthusiasm to your role.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Comfortable learning a wide variety of subjects such as, but not limited to, science, history, engineering, art, and design, both with a team and independently.
- Ability to positively meet challenges in an ever-changing environment with creativity and flexibility
- Multi-tasking and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work independently, as well as effectively with team members.
- Flexibility required for weekends, evenings, and holidays as per business needs.
- Must be 18 or older.
Preferred, but not required:
- Bachelor’s degree with an interest in science, history, education, museum studies or related field.
- Experience in teaching, theatrical performance, or public speaking.
- Bilingual, Spanish, a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
- Be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Be able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise
Schedule:
- Shift expectations per week: 12-15 hours
To apply for this position, please fill out the online form here.
Summary:
An exciting opportunity to work in the dynamic and fast-paced world of immersive entertainment. Our massive COSM Technologies Omni LED Video Dome is one of the first in the country and will be the home to stunning documentaries, live shows & presentations, and more. Join the Omni Dome team as a technician and operate our brand-new, groundbreaking immersive display technology, creating incredible experiences for our guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain dome presentation systems and ensure they are always ready and in good working condition.
- Monitor event schedules and manage live event sequences and transitions.
- Track live content and adjust activities as per established guidelines.
- Collaborate with the operations team on program transitions.
- Conduct essential systems maintenance, including, but not limited to, logging issues and replacing LED modules.
- Support special events by programming lighting/sound cues, setting up, and tearing down as needed.
Experience:
- High proficiency in working with Windows OS and Windows PC technology
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and organized
Qualifications:
- 18 years of age or older
- Proficient in Windows OS and Windows PC technology
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, eager to learn, and organized
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays
Preferred but not required:
- Theatrical or other live performance experience
- Experience in Audio, Lighting, and/or Broadcast
- Video editing/NLE experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
- Be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods.
- Be able to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise.
- Be able to work in an environment with low light.
To apply for this position, please fill out the online form here.
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Full-Time Employment
Full-Time Employee Benefits include:
- Employer partially paid medical for each full-time employee
- Employer-paid Life insurance and Long-Term disability insurance for each full-time employee
- Short-Term disability, voluntary life, and dental offered at employee expense
- Medical and dependent care savings program (Section 125)
- Generous paid time off policy
- 403b employee savings program with Museum matching after 1 year of service
Part-Time Employment
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is a drug-free workplace; drug testing is a condition of employment. Criminal background checks are also completed before beginning employment.
Please note, all job opportunities are subject to working holidays and weekends.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
FWMSH Grievance Process
A copy of the Museum's grievance procedure is available here (PDF).