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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

  • Museum Learning Specialist (Part-Time)

    We are seeking a friendly and outgoing part-time Learning Specialist to deliver museum programs and experiences for young children (birth through age 10) and their families to support the museum’s initiatives and mission.  The Learning Specialist supports, facilitates, and engages visitors through both Public and Groups Programming implemented in the museum and the community.

    This position offers up to 29 hours per week.  The scheduled hours will be adjusted according to the need and scheduling of public and groups programming, and at least one weekend day per week will be required (typically Sundays).  Participation in special events, evening, weekend, and holidays will be necessary.

    To see the full position details and to apply, please visit:  https://bit.ly/43bsAoY

  • 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

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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