Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment at The Discovery. You’ll be joining the creative and enthusiastic team that makes learning hands-on and fun for museum visitors of all ages. Currently available positions are listed below.

Camp Discovery Lead Educator (Summer)

The Camp Discovery Lead Educator guides kindergarten through 7th grade students in week-long adventures in learning. In addition to learning the curriculum and facilitation of camp activities, the duties of the Lead Educator include maintaining program materials, set-up and clean-up for the daily activities, and guiding students during museum exploration.

Note: Camps run June 19 through August 11. A minimum availability of four weeks during the summer session is required.

Camp Discovery Lead Educator job description

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@nvdm.org. No phone calls please.

Camp Discovery Assistant Educator (Summer)

The Camp Discovery Assistant Educator helps keep each day of camp fluid and on track by helping to manage supplies, set-up, clean-up, and prep of activities, and also by teaching campers as directed by their Lead Educator.

Note: Camps run June 19 through August 11. A minimum availability of four weeks during the summer session is required.

Camp Discovery Assistant Educator job description

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@nvdm.org. No phone calls please.

Exhibits & Facilities Coordinator (Part-time to full-time)

Reporting to Exhibits Manager, the Exhibit and Facilities Coordinator (EFC) provides hands-on support to maintain The Discovery to the highest levels and standards of appearance. This includes first response maintenance of exhibit components, plumbing, electrical or structural nature, housekeeping oversight and general operations support.

Exhibits & Facilities Coordinator job description

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@nvdm.org. No phone calls please.

Visitor Services Representative (Part-time)

The Visitor Service Representative (VSR) creates a first impression of warmth and welcome for all of The Discovery’s visitors and sets the mood and tone for each visitor’s experience at the museum by providing information necessary for visitors to feel inspired to explore.

Visitor Services Representative job description

To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three references to jobs@nvdm.org. No phone calls please.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Discovery is committed to creating a staff that is as diverse as the community we serve. For more information, please read our inclusivity statement.

The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, political affiliation or disability. The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum is a drug-free workplace. Each new employee will be required to complete a thorough background check and drug screening prior to employment.