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.

President & CEO

Northern Nevada’s largest hands-on science center, The Discovery, is in the search for a fundraising President & CEO to expand its facilities, programs, impact, audiences and base of philanthropic support. The museum’s Board of Directors has retained m/Oppenheim to perform a nationwide executive search. For additional information or to apply, please visit the m/Oppenheim website.

Camp Discovery Lead Educator (Summer 2025)

The Camp Discovery Lead Educator guides students in week-long adventures in learning (i.e. summer camps). Camp educators will be teaching camps for students going into grades Kindergarten through 7th. In addition to learning the curriculum and facilitation of these various camps, the duties of the Educator include building community relationships within the camp setting, maintaining program materials, set-up and clean-up for the daily activities, managing walking field trips.

Camp Discovery Lead Educator job description

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

Camp Discovery Assistant Educator (Summer 2025)

The Camp Discovery Assistant Educator helps to keep each day fluid and on track by helping to manage supplies, set-up, clean-up, and prep of activities. The Assistant Educator also helps lead activities as directed by their Lead Educator, attends walking field trips as an extra chaperone, and assists in the advance preparation of activities.

Camp Discovery Assistant Educator job description

To apply: Please send resume, cover letter 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.