Education Assistant E3 Museum

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #176: Education Assistant E3 Museum

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Cultural Affairs

WORK LOCATION: E3 Children's Museum

TYPE OF POSITION: Temporary, Part-Time

HIRING WAGE: $14.00/ Hour

DAYS WORKED: Varies

HOURS WORKED: Varies

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Monday, November 9th, 2026

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the supervision of the E3 Children's Museum and Science Center's Manager and Education Coordinator. The primary responsibility of this position is to create engaging, educational experiences for children and families through interactive visitor engagement, exhibit facilitation, educational demonstrations, structured programs, and informal learning opportunities. Responsibilities also include facilitating birthday parties, special events, outreach programming for schools and community groups, and providing welcoming, informative visitor support throughout the museum.

Educational Programming

Prepare supplies and materials for educational activities, demonstrations, and special events.

Lead hands-on educational activities for children and families.

Explain science, art, and other educational concepts using age-appropriate language and demonstrations.

Support school groups and facilitate activities for children of different ages and learning styles.

Assist with developing educational programs and materials for permanent and traveling exhibits.

Visitor Engagement

Welcome visitors and help them feel comfortable in the museum.

Answer questions and provide information about exhibits, programs, and museum activities.

Interact with children and caregivers in exhibit spaces.

Help visitors participate in activities and explore exhibits at their own pace.

Provide support during birthday parties, school visits, and special events.

Program and Event Support

Organize program supplies and maintain activity materials.

Assist with event preparation, setup, and cleanup.

Coordinate assigned event logistics, including travel arrangements, lodging, and reimbursements.

Assist with recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers.

Museum Operations

Assist with daily museum operations, including visitor services and the museum store.

Follow established procedures for opening, closing, safety, and customer service.

Maintain organized and welcoming program and exhibit spaces.

Communicate with supervisors and coworkers about program needs, visitor concerns, and daily responsibilities.

Develop promotional materials and social media content in collaboration with the City of Farmington Marketing Department.

Operate a motor vehicle for assigned City business.

Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow up testing.

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Ability to work proactively by recognizing tasks that need to be completed, preparing for upcoming programs and events, and taking appropriate action without waiting to be asked.

Ability to communicate information clearly with children, families, coworkers, and community members.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.

Ability to organize supplies, prepare activities, and complete assigned tasks.

Ability to work with children of different ages and developmental levels.

Ability to maintain accurate records and meet assigned deadlines.

Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Experience working with children, families, schools, or community organizations.

Experience leading educational activities, demonstrations, or group programs.

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other common computer applications.

Experience providing customer service or working in a public-facing environment.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal computer including Microsoft word, Excel, motor vehicle, calculator, copy machine, telephone, fax machine, and cash register.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position takes place in a children's museum and will include office, classroom, exhibit gallery, retail, off-site, and outdoor settings.

The work environment can be busy and stimulating, particularly during school visits, public programs, and special events. Noise levels may range from moderate to loud, and employees may interact with multiple visitors throughout the day.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V