Employment Opportunities

Grant Writer (Full-time)

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grant writer is responsible for preparing and producing grant proposals and solicitations for funding. The Grant writer researches and recommends funding opportunities; develops solicitations and proposals for general operating needs, Discovery programs/exhibits and capital projects; prepares progress and final reports to donors; and maintains grant information in the departmental database. Audiences include institutional and family foundations, corporations, nonprofit partners, higher education institutions and government sources.

Grant Writer job description

Museum Educator (Full-time)

Engage with museum visitors to create an inspiring environment to learn and explore. Enforce the museum’s safety rules and policies to ensure a safe environment for visitors, volunteers, and staff. 30-40 hours/week. Primary schedule includes Wednesday through Sunday, and some evening availability is required.

Museum Educator (Full-time) job description

Museum Educator (Part-time)

Engage with museum visitors to create an inspiring environment to learn and explore. Enforce the museum’s safety rules and policies to ensure a safe environment for visitors, volunteers, and staff. 12-30 hours/week. Variable schedule including regular business hours. Saturday/Sunday and some evening availability is required.

Museum Educator (Part-time) job description

Visitor Services Representative (Part-time)

Visitor Services Representatives provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere and efficiently assisting visitors with information, admission, sales and inquiries to enhance their overall experience.

Visitor Services Representative job description

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.