Education Program Presenter (Seasonal)

Title: Education Program Presenter (Seasonal)

Department: Education

Reports to: Education Manager

Job Type: Seasonal Part time, hourly position.

Hours of work: Flexible daytime schedule.

Pay range: Starting pay: $15.00/hour

Start Date: Looking for a Mid-late may start date. No earlier than May 12, 2025

We value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. OCM encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, disability and veteran status.

Mission: To engage the imagination and create excitement about learning

Who We Are: Omaha Children?s Museum is a mission-driven non-profit that has positively influenced the lives of children for more than 47 years. OCM recognizes that behind every great organization, there are great people. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.

Position Summary: The mission of the Part-Time Educational Performer is to work with the Education team to create magical and memorable moments for families through performances and interactions, ensuring that every Guest has an exceptional and engaging experience. This position lasts up through August 15th

Duties & Responsibilities

50% Outreach Presenter

• • Perform entertaining and educational outreach programs to target audiences
  • Work with Education Team to evaluate programs for accuracy, delivery, and effectiveness
  • Keep all outreach materials and program inventory organized, cataloged, and stocked
  • Represent OCM in-person during performances
  • Work with Education team on the development of new programs and characters
  • Assist with special characters as needed
  
  

40% On-the-Floor Education

• • Perform engaging, memorized performances on STEAM, literacy, physical play, and other topics
  • Individually interact with Guests to provide a personalized experience within the museum
  • Perform daily operations (E.g. program set-up and re-set, cleaning costume pieces and props)
  • Help in the evaluation and enhancement of programs to ensure quality engagement
  • Work with Education team on the development of new programs and characters
  • Assist with special characters as needed
  
  

10% other events assistance

• • Work with Education Manager, On-Site Education and Event Coordinator, Director of Community Outreach to facilitate Museum Without Walls activities at events around the community
  • Interact with diverse audiences and represent OCM to the community
  • Assist with set up, facilitation and engagement during these community outreaches
  • Help to clean up, pack up and load the event materials to return to the Museum
  
  

Qualifications:

• Experience working/interacting with children ages 2-12 y/o
• Interested in Science and STEAM concepts
• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Successful completion of a background check required
• Must possess a valid driver?s license with good record
• Early Childhood Education or Theatre background is a plus

Competencies

• High Energy
• Sound decision making
• High level of punctuality and dependability
• Desire to interact with guests of all ages
• Positive and adaptive attitude
• Comfortable speaking in front of crowds as large as 200.
• Able to take initiative

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Handling materials, pulling, carrying, and pushing.
• Some outreach events are outside in various climate conditions
• A great deal of each shift is spent standing/walking
• Lifting of various materials and equipment up to 30 lbs. individually

Travel Requirements

• Driving locally supply location as well as performance locations in both company vehicle and possibly personal vehicle.