Discover Our Part-Time Opportunities
Discovery Guide, Part-Time
Discovery Guides play an integral role in the success of the Museum’s Mission by facilitating our exhibits, interacting with Guests of all ages, and maintaining our exhibits, all of which contribute greatly to the overall Guest experience at the Museum. Discovery Center Museum seeks Discovery Guide applicants who are joyful, playful, and excited by science and education. To apply, please complete the online application below.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
18+ years old
Pass a background check
STEM Activity Facilitator, Part-Time
The Discovery Center Museum’s STEM for Success After School Program is held at local Rockford Public School District Elementary Schools. The STEM Activity Facilitators will work offsite to implement the program activities to participants. The STEM Activity Facilitators are responsible for facilitating engaging STEM activities with groups of children and implementing the STEM for Success curriculum at local schools. Click here for more details.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
18+ years old
Pass a background check
Mobile Makerspace Facilitator, Part-Time
The Discovery Center Museum’s Mobile Makerspace After School Program is held at sites throughout the Rockford region. The Mobile Makerspace Facilitators will work offsite to implement the program activities to participants. The Mobile Makerspace Facilitators are responsible for facilitating engaging Maker activities with groups of children at local sites.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
18+ years old
Pass a background check
After School Program Group Leader, Part-Time
After School Program Group Leaders play an integral role in the success of the Museum’s After School Programs in local schools by providing consistent, positive leadership to participating students. We seek to hire Group Leaders who are responsible, playful, excited by science and working with students. To apply, please complete the online application below.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
20+ years old
Pass a background check
Work-Study Opportunities
Work-Study positions are available to college students who are eligible for financial aid through the Federal Work-Study Program. Students from the following colleges may be eligible: Rockford University; Rasmussen College; and Northern Illinois University. Interested students should contact their respective Financial Aid offices to confirm eligibility and application instructions.
If you have questions about our work-study opportunities, please contact us at michaelr@discoverycentermuseum.org.