Visitor Guide

VISITOR GUIDE
10-15HRS/WEEK

ARE YOU OUR NEXT VISITOR GUIDE?

Come help us foster exploration, discovery, and inspire scientists in everyone! We’re a hands-on science center with an interactive exhibit gallery in Bismarck. We opened a new facility in 2023, which increased our capacity to serve all ages with exhibits, programs, and statewide outreach to schools and communities across North Dakota. We’re looking for a Visitor Guide to help make our gallery and exhibits a welcoming, fun, and engaging experience for our visitors.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

Gallery Guidance – approximately 50-75% of time

Our gallery welcomes guests of all ages to explore our exhibits. You’ll be responsible for making guests feel welcomed, confident, and excited about STEM. You’ll greet visitors, answers questions, help them explore exhibits and offer guidance, as needed. You’ll make sure the exhibits gallery is a fun, safe, and stimulating experience. You’ll also assist in keeping exhibits clean and in good working condition.

Front Desk Attendance – approximately 10-25% of time

Our front desk is the first impression for our guests. You’ll answer phone calls and greet visitors, set expectations, and inform and answer questions about guidelines, memberships, and other programs and events happening. You’ll run our Point-of-Sale system for memberships, ticketing, and gift shop sales.

Programming Assistance – approximately 10-25% of time

We host various STEM workshops, camps, clubs, birthday parties, and other community events. You’ll assist in facilitation, including putting together materials and supplies, delivering instructions, and helping visitors and students with expectations and activities.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Is at least 15 years old.
• Has availability to work at least 10 hours per week, with weekend availability.
• Can move under and around exhibits (accommodation is available, as needed).
• Is willing to follow OSHA and Health Department safety recommendations.
• Is dependable and consistent.
• Can work independently and with a team.
• Can handle multiple tasks promptly.
• Communicates effectively, relates to children well, and can encourage exploration of STEM.
• Is willing to ask questions, think critically and creatively to solve problems, acts quickly to prevent issues, and applies feedback.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• No experience required. Training will be provided.

MORE DETAILS YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW

This position reports to Gallery and Education Managers and works closely with several departments, including but not limited to education, gallery, and events. Other duties not covered in this application may be assigned during work but will not exceed reasonable Visitor Guide responsibilities. The starting range for this position is $14-15/hour. This position offers a flexible work schedule. Evening and weekend work is required.

READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

We’d love to hear from you! To apply, fill out and submit the online application.

We don’t discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other differences. Also, if you have a disability and there’s a way we can make the interview process better, let us know (gscience@gscience.org w/ the subject line “Job Application Accommodations"). We’re happy to accommodate.

If you have other questions, please let us know by emailing gscience@gscience.org.

Priority deadline for applications: April 11, 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bismarck, ND 58501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bismarck, ND 58501: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15