STEAM Program Developer

Job Title: STEAM Program Developer

Classification: Nonexempt

Salary Range: $19.77 to $26.69 per hour

Reports to: Director of Education

Who we are…

Discovery Lab is a hands-on museum in the heart of Tulsa. We provide Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) learning and engagement opportunities to the community. We create progressive STEAM programming, engineer world-class exhibits, and strive to be leaders in the museum field.

We are looking for people who…

• Are committed to Discovery Lab’s mission to inspire children, connect families, and build community through exploration, exhibits, programming, and play.
• Have integrity, compassion, a sense of humor, and a commitment to excellence.
• Can demonstrate the behaviors that uphold and advance Discovery Lab’s core values of accessibility, collaboration, meaningful play, diversity, sustainability, and relevance.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and creative culture.

What you’ll do:

The STEAM Program Developer creates the experiences that bring the mission of Discovery Lab to life. This position leads the creative STEAM team that includes the Education Director, Education Manager of Informal Learning, High Facilitation and Visitor Experience Leads others who have content expertise or implementation responsibilities. The STEAM Program Developer will plan, organize, lead, and evaluate the STEAM programs in the High Facilitation, Big Science, and demonstration elements for the Museum and refine their impact with our visitors.

• Lead initial concept development of STEAM informal content and formal curricula for the Education and Visitor Experience Departments
• Prototype activities and programs to provide world-class STEAM experiences in the High Facilitation exhibit spaces.
• Purchases and fabricates prototype demos, activities and experiences.
• Creates the experiences to allow six changing High Facilitation exhibits each year.
• Promotes safety, curiosity, joy and outrageous STEAM learning throughout the Discovery Lab.

What you’ll need:

• Deep content knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Earth and Space Sciences.
• Strong understanding of informal learning approaches in non-classroom settings.
• Excellent creativity and ability to promote brainstorms with team members.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong initiative and with the ability to teach conceptual science to team members.
• The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education, science, or STEAM-adjacent field or equivalent education and experience.

Whom you’ll support:

Orientation and teaching of High Facilitation Education and Visitor Engagement full-time and part-time staff.

All Discovery Lab staff are encouraged to enhance team spirit and support throughout the organization.

How you’ll work:

This position is regular, full-time, and nonexempt. The typical work schedule for this job is 8:30 am-5:00 pm and varies depending on staffing needs with occasional weekend work. Moderate to loud noise environment.

Physical Demands

50% sitting, 40% standing, 10% lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling not more than 10-30 lbs.

Mental Demands

Flexibility, resilience, reasoning, and decision-making.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.77 - $26.99 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $27