KidsTown Presenter - PT

We are seeking a friendly, positive individual to provide quality play and learning experiences for the Science Center’s youngest learners. The KidsTown Presenter is expected to engage guests informally on the exhibit floor and through scheduled programs, complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with diverse audiences and passionate about working with children ages 0-7.

Essential Functions

Maintains a safe, fun, and welcoming learning environment for all KidsTown visitors. Engages comfortably with young children and their accompanying adults through a range of content and pop-up activities. Presents scheduled KidsTown programs and follows all set up and clean up procedures and directions. Completes regular cleaning tasks as scheduled, including tidying the exhibit space and cleaning activity materials.

Staffs each area of the KidsTown exhibit hall. Stays up to date on offerings in KidsTown as well as building-wide in order to best assist guests. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent. Experience & Certifications: Experience working with children and/or families in a formal or informal setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with theatrical performance, improv, or public speaking. Bilingual a plus Supervisory Responsibility N/A Physical Demands Ability to remain in a stationary position. Moves throughout the museum. Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum. Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks.

Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone. Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.

Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 25 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level. Rarely works in outdoor environments. Frequently works in indoor environments. Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment. Kneeling and Crouching (frequently) Weight Levels – Lift, Push, Pull Up to 25 pounds Expected Hours of Work & Travel This position is part time.

Hours can vary based on the needs of the organization. This position may need to work weekends and after hour events as needed. Rarely travels throughout the Central Florida area and may be required to attend trainings or deliver programs. Telecommuting This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.