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Port Discovery Children’s Museum is an exciting place to work with a team of professionals who are creative, driven, and willing to go the extra mile to help our future leaders reach their dreams and aspirations. Explore our open positions and internship opportunities.

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Port Discovery Children’s Museum is an interactive museum dedicated to serving kids and families. We create and maintain an environment that values a collaborative team process and fosters open communication.

Port Discovery Children’s Museum offers a generous benefits package in addition to providing you with the opportunity to make a difference in the community and the lives of children. Port Discovery Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, or disability

Open Positions

  • Visitor Experience Assistant (Part-Time)

    We have no current vacancy for our Visitor Experience Assistant (VA) position. However, we are always collecting resumes for a pipeline of dependable, energetic and creative individuals looking to join our museum. The VA is primarily responsible for performing an essential role in the museum that involves maintaining a safe, welcoming, and engaging museum environment.  This position maintains positive and prepared play environments within our exhibits and play spaces by cleaning, tidying and restocking areas.  VA’s also engage our visitors by supporting playful learning and discovery through meaningful interactions with children and adults.

    Hours are flexible and can vary based on your availability.  The museum’s hours vary throughout the year.  We are currently open to the public 5 days a week and will be open 7 days a week during the summer months.  VA’s must be available to work a regular schedule of 3-4 days per week, including weekends and holidays, and may be requested to work evening programs as needed.  We can offer 10 to 29 weekly hours.

    To see the full position details and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/4eSsOo1

  • Museum Safety Associate (Weekend / Part-Time)

    Museum Safety Associate (Weekend / Part-Time)

    We are seeking a dependable, composed, and welcoming individual to join our Safety & Security team as our weekend Museum Safety Associate.  The Safety Associate is responsible for the daily safety and security operations of the museum.

    Scheduled work shifts are Saturdays and Sundays, totaling about 16 weekly hours.  Participation in evening and overnight events may be requested as well.  There may be an opportunity to work additional hours in the future.

    Port Discovery is seeking an individual who is:

    • Calm under pressure and has excellent communication skills
    • Organized multi-tasker
    • Creative, dependable and flexible

    To see the full position details and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3EXEGbE

  • Learning Specialist (Part-Time / Bilingual Spanish)

    Learning Specialist (Part-Time / Bilingual Spanish)

    Great opportunity to join Port Discovery’s new initiative, the At Play Learning Institute (APLI). Our mission is to engage caregivers and children with innovative, play-based educational experiences and programs. This position includes informal interactions, as well as structured activities and workshops within the museum and off-site.

    Our part-time Learning Specialist position is primarily responsible for performing an essential role in Port Discovery’s community outreach.  Spanish fluency is strongly preferred for this position, to help with programming in our community, along with bilingual outreach and promotional materials.  You will work closely with the APLI Associate Director and receive training about the important of play for families and community partners.

    In general, your schedule will consist of 4-6 hour shifts Monday to Friday.  However, there will be occasional evening and weekend work, which will be communicated in advance.  The position offers a total of about 24 weekly hours.

    To see the full position details and to apply, please visit:  https://bit.ly/4bnpdhj

Internships

Port Discovery is a great place to intern for college students of many disciplines. Whether you are majoring in museum studies, marketing, business, art/design, or education, Port Discovery provides a professional environment where your creative thoughts are encouraged.

Internships are often available throughout the school year with the Exhibits, Development, Marketing, Programs, and Education departments.  Opportunities are limited and are based on departmental needs.

If you are interested in interning at Port Discovery Children’s Museum, please email a cover letter and resume to volunteer@portdiscovery.org or mail to:

Attn: Volunteer Manager
Port Discovery Children’s Museum
35 Market Place
Baltimore, MD 21202

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