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.

Museum Educator (Part-time)

The Museum Educator helps visitors make the most of their time at the museum by facilitating hands-on activities, presenting demonstrations, exploring exhibits and asking questions. The Museum Educator also serves as the safety and security eyes and ears of the Museum, responding to and resolving issues of concern to patrons or staff.

Museum Educator 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) is a vital member of the museum’s Operations team, providing excellent customer service to visitors at both the admissions desk and in the Museum Store. Essential duties of this position include providing efficient and accurate cash handling and credit card processing, and using a point-of-sale software system to reconcile all transactions.

Visitor Services Representative job description

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

Camp Discovery Lead Educator (Seasonal)

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

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 (Seasonal)

The Camp Discovery Assistant Educator helps to keep each day of camp fluid and on track by helping to manage supplies, set-up, clean-up, and prep of activities. The Assistant Educator also helps teach 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: 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.