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.

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

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Museum Educator II (Part-time)

The Educator II serves in a lead capacity as the safety and security eyes and ears of the museum, responding to and resolving issues of concern to patrons or staff. While providing customer service to visitors, an Educator II serves as the first point of contact to the public and shares important information about programs, exhibits and special events.

Museum Educator II job description

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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.