Employment

Classification: Part Time/Full Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Building and Grounds
Reports To: Director of Facilities

Position Overview

This position will perform custodial duties to assure the general maintenance of the Science Center of Iowa. Position also performs room setup as directed for varying events and uses for rentals, special events, meetings and programs.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum and shampoo carpeted areas
• Clean and and upkeep of public restrooms including replacing paper, hand soap, etc.
• Empty trash receptacles
• Wash windows and other glass surfaces
• Set up and tear down tables and chairs for meetings, classes and rentals
• Operate commercial floor maintenance machines
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and/or Other Requirements

Requirements

• 2+ years custodial experience
• Experience with floor maintenance equipment and standard maintenance equipment
• Neat, clean appearance
• Positive professional and personal references
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be flexible on working hours
• Background check will be performed

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Hours & Work Schedule

Part Time or Full Time, Tuesday-Saturday Evenings. 

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Part Time, Non-Exempt
Department: Visitor Services
Reports To: Director of Visitor Services

Position Overview

This Visitor Services Associate is a Part Time position responsible for assisting the Visitor Services team with customer service, sales, operations, and problem solving. The successful candidate will perform front line admissions and retail sales duties while engaging and supporting visitors to ensure outstanding customer experiences. This position supports visitor services in various operational areas of the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) including the visitor services desk and A-ha! Gift Store.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Greet all visitors in a professional, friendly, and timely manner, including answering phones and directing customer inquiries
• Assist visitors with admission ticket sales, basic membership sales, A-ha! Store merchandise sales and answering questions and providing information about SCI
• Must be knowledgeable and well prepared to offer and sell products, services and programs SCI offers
• Responsible for ensuring complete follow-through for all stages of ticket and store sales
• Keep accurate and detailed records of all incoming and outgoing calls and messages, and effectively communicating them to their applicable departments
• Assist as needed in all areas including, but not limited to, Visitor Services Desk, A-ha! Store and the SCI exhibit platform experience
• Ensures accurate transactions by balancing cash register at the beginning and end of shift
• Rings up merchandise and sales: bag purchased items
• Stocks shelves, sets up displays and performs cleaning duties
• Assists visitors in providing information, resolving complaints, locating various products
• Processes returns and exchanges according to organization policy
• Maintain and demonstrate an adequate working knowledge and use of all required SCI software and databases
• Must uphold SCI’s values and commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion
• Please note this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

Required:

• Must be dependable and have a history of reliable attendance
• Effective problem-solving skills and strong organizational skills
• Must be able to multitask and work with great attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also constructively contributing to the team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use cash registers, computers, calculators and scanners
• Basic mathematical skills, as needed to make change and process refunds
• Must maintain a professional demeanor
• Trustworthy and of high integrity, showing high respect for confidential information
• Successully pass a background check

Preferred:

• Previous customer service experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and hear or talk. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Hours & Work Schedule

This is a part-time position that could turn into a full-time position for the right candidate. Hours will vary based on business needs and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Standard hours are usually between 8:20 a.m.–4:20 p.m. Evening and holiday hours could vary and are dependent on the needs of the organization. Generally, no travel will be required.

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Seasonal, Part Time
Department: Science Learning
Reports To: Director of Exhibits 

Position Overview

The Exhibits Graphics Intern supports the ¡Ciencia Para Todos! grant via the auditing, writing, editing, design, and implementation of bilingual exhibit labels. This is a highly collaborative internship that supports Science Center of Iowa’s (SCI) efforts to increase inclusion and accessibility for the Latino community. This internship offers hands-on experience in bilingual exhibit development, community-informed design, and museum-based graphic production.

Responsibilities

• Audit existing exhibit labels
• Write and edit copy for bilingual signage
• Design and implement bilingual exhibit labels
• Assist SCI with Latino Community Advisory Board sessions as related to graphics and label development
• Support communication with Latino community
• Provide informal Spanish/English translation support
• Help SCI develop culturally responsive practices as pertaining to grant work
• Provide additional support for ¡Ciencia Para Todos! as needed
• Provide excellent visitor experience
• Collaborate and communicate project progress
• Complete work in a timely manner to support project deadlines and budget requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and/or Other Requirements

Requirements:

• Spanish speaking (verbal proficiency required)
• Eagerness to collaborate with the local Latino community
• Design proficiency with Adobe Suite (Illustrator and InDesign, in particular; coursework or project experience both acceptable)
• Interest in culturally responsive design and community-informed practices
• Organized with the ability to work efficiently on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while also constructively contributing in a team environment
• Flexible in adapting to changing timelines and priorities
• Proactive; able to identify and improve product quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team, being flexible and dependable
• Creative, curious, innovative and a passionate learner
• Service-oriented; upholds Science Center of Iowa values and integrity
• Successfully pass a background check

Preferred:

• Portfolio submission included with application
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Hours & Work Schedule

Approximately 20 hours per week for three months at $15/hour. Hours offer some flexibility, though should be primarily scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on business needs with some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The role is active and requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. This position also will also have periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Seasonal, Part Time
Department: Communications
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Public Relations 

Position Overview

The IMLS Grant Communications Intern supports the ¡Ciencia Para Todos! grant by assessing, writing, editing, designing, and implementing bilingual visitor communications and signage throughout the Science Center of Iowa (SCI). This role centers on non-exhibit materials such as wayfinding, guest services messaging, program promotions, and other public-facing communications that shape the overall visitor experience.

This highly collaborative internship advances SCI’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility for the Latino community. The intern gains hands-on experience in bilingual communications strategy, community-informed design, and museum-based graphic production while helping create a more welcoming and accessible environment for all visitors.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Audit existing visitor communications and signage (non-exhibit) to assess clarity, accessibility, and bilingual consistency
• Write and edit copy for bilingual wayfinding, guest services messaging, program promotions, and other public-facing materials
• Design and implement bilingual visitor communications using established brand and graphic standards
• Support communication efforts with the Latino community
• Provide informal Spanish/English translation support
• Help SCI develop culturally responsive practices as pertaining to grant work
• Provide additional support for ¡Ciencia Para Todos! as needed
• Provide excellent visitor experience
• Collaborate and communicate project progress
• Complete work in a timely manner to support project deadlines and budget requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and/or Other Requirements

Requirements:

• Spanish speaking (verbal proficiency required)
• Eagerness to collaborate with the local Latino community
• Design proficiency with Adobe Suite (Illustrator and InDesign, in particular; coursework or project experience both acceptable)
• Interest in culturally responsive design and community-informed practices
• Organized with the ability to work efficiently on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with little supervision but work collaboratively with different team members
• Flexible in adapting to changing timelines and priorities
• Proactive; able to identify and improve product quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team, being flexible and dependable
• Creative, curious, innovative and a passionate learner
• Service-oriented; upholds Science Center of Iowa values and integrity
• Successfully pass a background check

Preferred:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail
• NOTE: This internship does NOT require prior knowledge of or coursework in science-related fields.
• Portfolio submission included with application
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Hours & Work Schedule

Approximately 20 hours per week for three months at $15/hour. Hours offer some flexibility, though should be primarily scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on business needs with some evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The role is active and requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. This position also will also have periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.

Classification: Seasonal, Part Time
Department: Science Learning
Reports To: Director of Exhibits 

Position Overview

The Community Intern supports the ¡Ciencia Para Todos! grant by strengthening the Science Center of Iowa’s (SCI) connection with the Latino community and supporting the development of bilingual, culturally responsive experiences. This role serves as a bridge between SCI’s staff and the Latino Community Advisory Board, supports on-floor and outreach education, assists with prototyping bilingual signage, and contributes to evaluation and assessment efforts. This is a highly collaborative, community-centered position.

Responsibilities

• Assist SCI with planning, preparation, coordination, and execution of Latino Community Advisory Board sessions
• Support community nights at SCI by conducting assessments and providing educational opportunities
• Provide outreach to communities that historically have experienced barriers to STEM access in coordination with SCI staff
• Support communication with the Latino community
• Develop and implement evaluations and relay community feedback
• Provide informal Spanish/English translation support
• Help SCI develop culturally responsive practices as pertaining to grant work
• Support the bilingual graphic design process
• Provide additional support for ¡Ciencia Para Todos! as needed.
• Provide an excellent visitor experience
• Collaborate and communicate project progress
• Complete work in a timely manner to support project deadlines and budget requirements

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and/or Other Requirements

Requirements:

• Spanish speaking (verbal proficiency required)
• Eagerness to collaborate with the local Latino community
• A desire to learn about various cultures
• Organized with the ability to work efficiently on several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while also constructively contributing in a team environment
• Flexible in adapting to changing timelines and priorities
• Proactive; able to identify and improve product quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team, being flexible and dependable
• Creative, curious, innovative and a passionate learner
• Service-oriented; upholds Science Center of Iowa values and integrity
• Successfully pass a background check

Preferred:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Some experience with Adobe Suite or a willingness to learn.

Hours & Work Schedule

Approximately 20 hours per week for three months at $15/hour. Hours offer some flexibility, though should be primarily scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on business needs with some evenings, weekends, and holidays possibly required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The role is active and requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. This position will also have periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee must regularly lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

To Apply

Email your resume and completed application materials to scihr@sciowa.org.