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Corning Museum of Glass

Museum Guide

Corning, NY · On-site

A successful Museum Guide will incorporate the Museum's mission, vision, and equity statement into ... Engage guests with the collection through hands-on inquiry learning experiences using objects in ...

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Museum Educator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.35 - $19.35/hr

Facilitate engaging hands-on activities in our programming spaces and exhibit floor * Engage with ... Create exhibit pop-up and museum programming with guidance and approvals from Manager of Gx ...

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT

Museum Educator

Rockford, IL

$19.24 - $24.04/hr

Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois is dedicated to hands-on learning in the arts and sciences through more than 300 exciting exhibits spread over two floors and an award winning outdoor ...

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Rockford Park District

Museum Educator

Rockford, IL · On-site

$19.24 - $24.04/hr

Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois is dedicated to hands-on learning in the arts and sciences through more than 300 exciting exhibits spread over two floors and an award winning outdoor ...

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St. Louis County

Museum Educator

Saint Louis, MO

$37K - $54K/yr

Museum Educators facilitate interpretative services to Museum visitors through guided tours and ... be hands-on, collaborative, energetic, customer oriented and possess a positive, friendly ...

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How much do hands on museum jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for hands on museum in the United States is $76,262.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a hands on museum staff member?

Staff members at a Hands On Museum typically engage in a variety of responsibilities, including setting up and maintaining interactive exhibits, facilitating educational activities and workshops for visitors, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children and families. They frequently collaborate with educators and other team members to develop new programs and improve visitor experiences. Additionally, staff may assist with visitor services, answer questions, and provide tours, making strong communication and multitasking skills valuable in this dynamic, team-oriented setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hands on museum educator?

To thrive as a Hands-On Museum Educator, you need a background in education, science, or the arts, combined with experience in teaching or facilitating interactive learning. Familiarity with educational technologies, exhibit maintenance tools, and safety procedures is often required. Strong communication, creativity, and enthusiasm for engaging diverse audiences are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure effective visitor engagement, safety, and memorable educational experiences in the museum setting.

What is a hands on museum?

A Hands On Museum is an interactive science and learning center where visitors, especially children, can actively engage with exhibits through touch, experimentation, and play. Unlike traditional museums, Hands On Museums encourage exploration and learning by allowing guests to physically interact with displays, fostering curiosity and understanding of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) concepts. These museums aim to make education fun and accessible for all ages, often featuring workshops, demonstrations, and special events.
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Infographic showing various Hands On Museum job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,262 per year, or $36.7 per hour.

Hands on Experience Educator - PT

PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE

Dallas, TX • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Reporting to the Hands on Experience Manager, the Hands-On Experience Educator - Part Time is responsible for daily lab operations and providing a high quality and engaging experience in both the BioLab and ChallENGe Lab. This position will implement efficient and thorough protocols and procedures for all Bio Lab and ChallENGe Lab operations including maintaining consistent material preparation for activity stations, controlling lab capacity, and assisting with staff and volunteer training. The educator will collaborate with the Challenge Lab and Bio Lab Leads and other staff to develop original and engaging programming and execute them for a variety of ages and skill levels.

This position will support both BioLab and Challenge Lab and will be scheduled for spaces based on needs and coverage for events and activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Engage with museum visitors in the Bio Lab and ChallENGe Lab, providing assistance with the activity stations and provide information to enhance the visitor experience. 

  • Monitor and control lab visitor entrance and capacity.

  • Manages station supply replenishment, cleaning, and maintenance.

  • Track daily attendance for school and public visitors in the labs.

  • Priority given to those with weekend availability and 10-2pm availability during weekdays.

  • Assist in cross-department workload to accomplish all short and long-term institutional program goals.

Supervisory Responsibility: No.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

  • Experience with and a passion for engaging youth in educational programs. 

  • Familiarity with makerspace related tools and software a plus.

  • Individual must be highly organized and detail-oriented.

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, positive attitude, collaborative spirit and ability to interface at all levels.

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.

  • Punctual and professional with a commitment to promoting Museum values and mission.

Preferred

  • Bilingual in Spanish.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

    • Remain calm and poised in assisting in all guest services related matters.

    • Stand for up to 5 hours at a time.

    • Use hands to touch, handle, or feel.

    • Reach with hands and arms.

    • Talk and hear.

  • While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

    • Walk. 

  • While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee must occasionally:

    • Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. 

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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