Part-Time Mix Mentor

Title: Part-Time Mix Mentor

State Role Title: Education Support Spec I

Hiring Range: $17.00/Hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia seeks a dynamic individual to work in The MiX as a MiX Mentor to our teen members. The MiX, is a (free) membership based, teens-only space within the Science Museum of Virginia that encourages deeper engagement in STEM disciplines through a hands-on, maker-based environment.

As a MiX Mentor, you’ll facilitate engaging, inquiry-based activities and guide teens ranging ages 13-18 as they build skills, confidence, and curiosity. Mentors lead weekend programming during the school year and weekday programming in the summer, while serving as positive near-peer role models who help teens explore college and career pathways. The MiX Mentor may also occasionally support other exciting museum events and programs.

If you’re passionate about hands-on learning, youth mentorship, and helping young people discover their potential, this is your chance to help “light the spark.”

Please note that this is a part-time position and will be scheduled for 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested applicants must apply at http://jobs.virginia.gov/

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience working with teens in informal educational settings, with demonstrated STEM content knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging STEM classes, workshops, and activities. Proven experience supporting youth from low-income and at-risk populations. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills required. Experience in informal science or art programming and/or grades 6–12 education essential. Previous experience mentoring youth and supporting teens from low-income and at-risk populations is a plus. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Considerations

A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (or comparable video/audio editing software) strongly is a plus. Experience managing or creating content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.

The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: ‪804.372.3766‬

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.